On June 16, 2025, Brazil’s largest stock exchange, B3, will introduce ETH and SOL futures contracts, expanding its digital asset offerings. This advancement, already approved by Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission, targets institutional players seeking crypto exposure without the hassle of custody.
Each ETH contract will represent 0.25 ETH, while each SOL contract will represent 5 SOL. These futures contracts will be USD-paired, unlike B3’s existing Bitcoin futures, priced only in Brazilian Reals. This change in pricing structure reflects a broader push to align with global trading norms and serves as a means to attract more investors.
B3, with its initial plans, originally aimed to roll out these products by the year’s end, but growing demand accelerated the timeline. The exchange states it is responding to a clear need: regulated, accessible, and custody-free crypto investment vehicles.
Brazil to Benefit from Technological Advancement
Marcos Skistymas, B3’s product director, emphasized the exchange’s role in “bringing more innovation and sophistication” to Brazil’s financial markets. He pointed out that it was not just about diversification but about giving investors more ways to interact with blockchain assets without leaving the security of traditional financial infrastructure.
These steps are not the only signs of B3’s advancement toward crypto innovation. Just last month, it launched the region’s first XRP-based ETF, reinforcing its role as a pioneer in Brazil’s growing regulated digital asset ecosystem. Hashdex, a Brazilian crypto asset manager, was behind the XRP spot ETF launch.
Futures Also Get a Makeover
In addition to expanding its product lineup, B3 is adjusting its flagship crypto offering. The stock exchange is reducing the size of its Bitcoin futures contracts from 0.1 BTC to 0.01 BTC. The smaller contract size will improve liquidity and lower the barrier to entry for retail and institutional investors. Additionally, one of the reasons is due to the increase in Bitcoin prices over recent months. This update, like the new ETH and SOL products, has received the green light from the CVM.
With more products coming up, B3’s strategy appears clear. It aims to meet the rising demand for secure investment tools without compromising regulation. It seeks to democratize access to crypto-related assets within a regulated environment. The reduction to a smaller futures contract size will make trading more accessible to smaller investors. Subsequently, Brazil is slowly becoming an important country in the crypto industry.
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