Brazil’s B3 to Launch Ethereum and Solana Futures Contracts in Milestone Crypto Expansion

Brazil’s main stock exchange, B3, is set to introduce Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) futures contracts on June 16, marking a significant development in the country’s embrace of cryptocurrency-based financial instruments.

The move follows official approval from the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), reflecting growing regulatory support for digital asset integration within traditional markets.

The upcoming contracts will be denominated in U.S. dollars and sized at 0.25 ETH and 5 SOL, respectively. To further stimulate market participation and liquidity, B3 also announced that it will reduce the contract size of its Bitcoin (BTC) futures from 0.1 BTC to 0.01 BTC.

Marcos Skistymas, B3’s product director, emphasized the significance of these new offerings for the Brazilian financial ecosystem. He described the launch as part of B3’s broader effort to provide “regulated and secure” crypto instruments, aligning with the rising interest among investors in blockchain-based assets.

“B3 makes new cryptocurrency derivatives instruments available to meet the growing demand for products linked to crypto assets,” Skistymas said in an official note. “This brings more innovation and sophistication to our products, in addition to offering more alternatives to investors familiar with blockchain technology.”

The introduction of ETH and SOL futures comes after months of preparation. B3 reported that development on these contracts began in February, originally targeting a launch by year-end. The accelerated rollout highlights both the exchange’s commitment to innovation and the mounting demand for diversified crypto investment vehicles in Brazil.

This move builds on B3’s previous efforts to integrate digital assets into its product lineup. In April, the exchange debuted the country’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on XRP, another landmark in Brazil’s evolving financial landscape.

With the addition of Ethereum and Solana futures, B3 continues to position itself as a leader in Latin America’s crypto-financial sector, offering regulated access to cutting-edge blockchain investment opportunities.