Leading Brazilian exchange B3 has announced the upcoming launch of Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) futures contracts, marking a significant expansion of its cryptocurrency offerings.
Brazil’s B3 Exchange to Launch Ethereum and Solana Futures on June 16
New crypto derivatives that aim to offer regulated, safe and diversified risk for institutional and individual investors in Brazil will be available starting June 16.
Approved by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), these futures contracts are part of B3’s broader strategy to increase accessibility and address long-standing challenges related to the custody of digital assets, particularly for smaller financial institutions.
Ethereum and Solana futures will be denominated in US dollars, with each contract representing 0.25 ETH and 5 SOL respectively. This design reflects B3’s intention to mirror global standards while offering Brazilian investors a convenient and secure gateway to the broader crypto market.
“B3 is introducing new cryptocurrency derivatives instruments to meet the growing demand for products linked to crypto assets. We aim to offer alternatives to investors already familiar with blockchain technology, while bringing more innovation and sophistication to our portfolio,” said Marcos Skistymas, B3 Product Director.
Alongside the launch of new futures, B3 also announced a reduction in the contract size for its existing Bitcoin (BTC) futures.
Starting in June, the notional value of these contracts will be reduced from 0.1 BTC to 0.01 BTC, a move designed to make the product more accessible and increase liquidity in the market amid Bitcoin’s recent price surge.
The change, already approved by the CVM, is expected to encourage broader participation, particularly from smaller investors and trading firms looking to gain exposure to crypto without direct asset ownership.
*This is not investment advice.