Leading Brazilian stock exchange B3 plans to increase its offerings by introducing three new crypto-related products for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Local news outlet Valor Investe reports that B3 plans to introduce Bitcoin options and futures contracts for two major crypto assets, Ethereum and Solana. Speaking to local media over the weekend, B3’s CFO Andre Milanez confirmed these derivative products could launch at the end of this year.
If this happens, B3 will expand its crypto offerings beyond Bitcoin. Specifically, it will expose retail and institutional investors to Ethereum and Solana through future contracts tied to these tokens.
Successful Launch of Bitcoin Futures on B3
The upcoming listing follows the successful launch of Bitcoin futures contracts on B3 in April 2024. Since its debut, the futures contracts have gained widespread adoption, attracting an average volume of R$5 billion ($860 million) monthly.
This massive surge reflects a growing interest in crypto-related products among Brazilian retail and institutional investors. Based on this, B3 plans to launch Bitcoin options as well as future contracts for Ethereum and Solana this year.
B3’s Crypto-Related Listings
B3 ranks as one of the major stock exchanges in Brazil. The trading platform, which was created following a 2017 merger between CETIP and BM&FBOVESPA, offers a variety of financial instruments, ranging from equities and bonds to crypto.
Last year, the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, rolled out its spot-based Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) on B3. The product, dubbed ETHA39, offers retail and institutional investors indirect exposure to Ethereum’s price movements.
As reported earlier, shares of the ETF started trading between R$40 and R$50, with the issuer waiving the 0.25% management fee for the first year. This move came after BlackRock launched its spot Bitcoin ETF on B3 under IBIT39.
In other news, Brazil’s financial regulator, Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), approved the launch of two Solana ETFs.
Meanwhile, Brazilians have shown significant interest in crypto in recent times. This is reflected in the surge in trading volume on crypto exchanges. According to data from biscoint.io, crypto exchanges in Brazil, including Binance and Bybit, recorded a total volume of $1.13 billion in January 2025.
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