Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 Reportedly Launching Bitcoin Options, ETH and SOL Futures

Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 Reportedly Launching Bitcoin Options, ETH and SOL Futures

Brazil’s B3 Exchange Expands Crypto Offerings with Bitcoin Options, Ether and Solana Futures

Brazil’s main stock exchange, B3, is expanding its cryptocurrency offerings by introducing Bitcoin (BTC) options and futures contracts for Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL). The move comes as the exchange looks to build on the success of its Bitcoin futures trading, which has seen approximately $860 million in monthly trading volume since launching in April 2024.

B3 CEO Gilson Finkelsztain confirmed the expansion in a recent interview with local media, stating that the new crypto derivatives will be introduced later this year. The addition of these financial products aims to strengthen Brazil’s cryptocurrency market by offering more sophisticated investment options to institutional and retail traders.

The exchange has positioned itself as a key player in Brazil’s crypto space, listing multiple cryptocurrency exchange-traded products alongside traditional equities, bonds, and other financial instruments. While B3's Bitcoin futures market has gained traction, traditional cryptocurrency exchanges in Brazil reported a total trading volume of approximately $1.13 billion in January 2025, according to market monitor Biscoint.

With this expansion, B3 aims to provide a regulated and secure environment for crypto trading, further integrating digital assets into the country’s financial ecosystem.