Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s top securities exchange, will roll out three new crypto indices tied to Solana (SOL), XRP, and TRON (TRX) in 2026, along with futures contracts based on these benchmarks, said Maria Silkina, MOEX’s derivatives market chief, on RBC Radio.
The move will be part of the exchange’s plan to grow its crypto derivatives lineup beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum over the course of the year, starting with those three major assets, Silkina stated.
“We’ll be expanding pairings throughout the year. And the top names that will definitely be among the first are probably Solana, Ripple, and Tron,” she said.
The products will follow the same cash-settled model as current Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and will be restricted to qualified investors under Bank of Russia rules.
The exchange is also evaluating the launch of perpetual futures on Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2026 as part of a gradual expansion strategy. These would function as one-day contracts with automatic rollover.
Following regulatory approval in May 2025, MOEX launched cash-settled futures tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum indices and ETFs.
MOEX and St. Petersburg Exchange are gearing up to begin crypto trading after new regulations come into force.
The proposed framework would allow limited participation by retail investors and unrestricted access for professional investors, while maintaining crypto’s high-risk classification and banning its use for domestic payments.
The legal framework is expected to be finalized by July 1, 2026.
