TL;DR:
- MOEX will launch three new indices linked to Solana, $XRPand TRON to diversify its current offering.
- Contracts will be settled in cash and reserved exclusively for qualified investors.
- Implementation of perpetual futures contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum is being evaluated for later this year.
Russian financial infrastructure prepares for a major change in digital asset management. It was recently confirmed that crypto derivatives on the Moscow Stock Exchange will grow this year, integrating new indices linked to Solana ($ SOL), $XRPand TRON (TRX) to meet institutional demand.
🚨JUST IN: MOSCOW EXCHANGE LOOKS AT CRYPTO INDICES FOR SOLANA, RIPPLE AND TRON
The Moscow Stock Exchange plans to introduce crypto indices for @Solana, @Ripple and @Trondao in 2026, with futures products expected to follow.
A decision that signals the growth of the institutional market… pic.twitter.com/3KPXEj0CF7
– BSCN (@BSCNews) February 3, 2026
Maria Silkina, head of derivatives at the exchange, noted that these assets are at the top of the priority list to move beyond current benchmarks limited to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Therefore, the exchange seeks to replicate the success of its existing products within a strict compliance framework.
Thanks to these new financial instruments, which will operate via cash settlement, professional investors will be able to gain exposure to price movements without owning the tokens. Russia thus maintains rigorous control while allowing the growth of the financial sector.
Regulation and future of perpetual contracts in Russia
The deployment of these products is intrinsically linked to the evolution of Russian regulations, which plans to finalize its legal framework for trading cryptocurrencies by July 1, 2026. Participation will, however, remain limited for retail investors due to the high-risk classification of these assets.
In addition to the new indices, MOEX is evaluating the launch of perpetual futures contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum.. These would operate in the form of one-day contracts with auto-renewal – a structure familiar to global traders operating within Russian domestic regulatory confines.
In summary, the inclusion of Solana, $XRPand TRON marks a strategic pivot for Russia The largest exchange towards crypto diversification. Although payments in cryptocurrencies remain prohibited, the derivatives market appears to be an increasingly active space for institutional trading.
