Brazil's stock exchange B3 has announced the launch of Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) futures contracts on June 16, 2025, expanding its cryptocurrency derivatives offering. The products are aimed at institutional investors seeking regulated exposure to digital assets without the need for direct custody.
Details of ETH and SOL Futures
According to the official announcement, both contracts will be traded in U.S. dollars. Each Ethereum futures contract represents 0.25 ETH, while each Solana contract is sized at 5 SOL. The contracts were approved by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and mark B3's first expansion beyond Bitcoin futures.
Marcos Skistymas, Product Director at B3, commented: “B3 is making new cryptocurrency derivatives instruments available to meet the growing demand for products linked to crypto assets, bringing more innovation and sophistication to our products, in addition to offering more alternatives to investors familiar with blockchain technology.” He emphasized that these instruments provide “regulated and secure” access to the crypto market.
Bitcoin Futures Adjustment
Simultaneously, B3 announced changes to its existing Bitcoin futures contracts. The contract size will be reduced from 0.1 BTC to 0.01 BTC, a modification also approved by the CVM. The move aims to lower the entry barrier for smaller investors and boost market liquidity, especially given Bitcoin's recent price rally that made the original contract size prohibitively expensive for some participants.
B3 disclosed that it had been working on these products since February and originally expected to launch them by the end of the year, but managed to accelerate the timeline to June. The adjustment reflects a new phase in Brazil's crypto derivatives landscape.
Brazil's Crypto Innovation Leader
B3 has emerged as a primary platform for crypto innovation in Brazil. In April 2025, it listed the world's first exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on XRP, offering regulated access to the token. With the addition of Ethereum and Solana futures, B3 now provides derivatives covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP—a diversified ecosystem for institutional crypto investors.
Analysts note that B3's moves reflect surging demand for compliant crypto derivatives in Latin America. Regulated futures allow institutions to hedge and speculate without relying on self-custody or offshore exchanges. As more players enter the market, B3 is well-positioned to strengthen its role as a regional crypto hub.