As Anthropic moves forward with its IPO filing, crypto trading venues are expanding access to pre-IPO exposure. Binance has emerged as the leading exchange for ANTHROPICUSDT perpetual contracts, capturing top open interest and volume, according to exchange commentary. Richard Teng emphasized the importance of broadening access to high-growth companies before they go public.
At the same time, NEAR Protocol has officially launched trading for Anthropic’s Pre-IPO via a new $ANT perpetual contract. The product offers up to 10x leverage and allows trader positions to remain confidential, a feature that distinguishes it from traditional public order books. The trading functionality is powered by Hyperliquid and tradexyz.
The launch is expected to increase on-chain activity and active addresses across the NEAR ecosystem. Early community response has been positive, with the announcement drawing 387 likes and 52 retweets, although 24-hour trading volume has not yet been reported.
While the broader crypto market remains mixed, the expansion of pre-IPO perpetual trading could shift how investors engage with high-growth private companies. Binance’s leading role and NEAR’s confidential $ANT product may set the tone for future pre-IPO market dynamics, with liquidity and open interest acting as key indicators.
