Swiss Security, South African Access: The Rise of Digital Gold (XAUt) on ChainEX
Gold has been the ultimate store of value for thousands of years. But in 2026, owning physical gold in South Africa comes with a heavy "security tax": vaults, insurance, and the physical risk of transport.
What if you could own the world's most stable asset with the same ease as sending a WhatsApp message? Enter Tether Gold (XAUt)—now trading on ChainEX.
What is XAUt?
XAUt is a digital asset that represents ownership of one troy fine ounce of gold on a physical gold bar. Unlike generic "digital gold" products, XAUt is backed by actual, identifiable gold bars held in a secure Swiss vault.
Why Trade Gold on ChainEX?
While the crypto market sees high volatility, gold remains the "stabilizer." By trading XAUt on ChainEX, you get the best of both worlds:
- Swiss Security, Local Access: Your gold is vaulted in Switzerland, but you trade it right here in ZAR on South Africa’s homegrown exchange.
- Instant Liquidity: No need to find a specialized gold dealer to sell your physical coins. Sell your XAUt for ZAR or USDT instantly on our order books.
- No Vault Fees: Forget about monthly storage costs or the insurance premiums associated with physical Krugerrands.
- The Maker Reward Edge: Just like our other markets, providing liquidity on the XAUt/ZAR book allows you to earn our 15% Maker Reward.
The "Gold Anchor" Strategy
Many experienced traders use gold as an "anchor" during times of high market uncertainty. When crypto volatility gets too high or the Rand starts to slide, moving your ZAR into XAUt allows you to park your wealth in a "hard" asset without leaving the digital ecosystem.
Start Your Digital Gold Stack
You don't need to buy a whole bar. On ChainEX, you can start with small amounts and build your gold portfolio over time.
Check the XAUt markets and start trading digital gold today: https://chainex.io/markets/XAUT/ZAR