Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is planning to expand its crypto product lineup, rolling out new indices and futures tied to XRP, Solana and Tron by the end of the year, local reports say. The move would give Russian traders a way to track and trade price moves in those tokens without having to hold the coins directly.
Maria Silkina, head of MOEX’s derivatives products group, discussed the plan on a recent radio broadcast. MOEX already publishes benchmarks for Bitcoin and Ethereum; the new indices will mirror three additional large, actively traded tokens and serve as the basis for cash-settled futures contracts. Under current rules from the Bank of Russia, those contracts are expected to settle monthly.
MOEX is also studying more advanced instruments. Perpetual futures (which never expire and use funding rates to track the spot market) and options for Bitcoin and Ethereum are under review as potential future launches. That would supplement MOEX’s existing monthly-settled contracts and appears to be part of a cautious, step-by-step approach designed to keep products within a tightly regulated framework while enabling more sophisticated trading strategies.
The exchange’s push follows earlier activity in 2025, when MOEX added crypto-linked futures and listed Bitcoin- and Ether-based indices alongside structured products tied to overseas ETFs. Several large Russian financial firms have since introduced crypto-linked investment vehicles; for example, Sberbank has already launched a product tied to Bitcoin’s price.
Market access for these new MOEX products will likely be restricted initially to qualified investors, but broader availability could bring more liquidity and hedging tools to Russia’s crypto markets. Cash-settlement of futures removes the need for custodial arrangements for the underlying tokens, simplifying operations for some traders. At the same time, strict Bank of Russia standards mean the products will be subject to robust clearing, reporting and regulatory oversight.
If implemented, the new indices and futures for XRP, Solana and Tron could improve price discovery inside Russia and potentially draw institutional flows that have been cautious about direct crypto custody. Sources: local coverage and Maria Silkina’s radio remarks.
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