Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has launched perpetual-style futures linked to five major crypto indexes: $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $XRP, and $TRX.
These products give qualified investors exposure to crypto price movements without requiring them to buy, hold, or withdraw the underlying assets. The contracts are quoted in U.S. dollars, settled in Russian rubles, and structured as one-day futures with automatic daily rollover.
Important details:
Access is limited to qualified investors, not the general public.
These are cash-settled index contracts, not spot crypto trading.
Investors still face derivatives risks, including leverage, volatility, and margin requirements. MOEX’s initial margin requirement for SOL is 38%.
The broader takeaway is that traditional exchange infrastructure is expanding its regulated crypto-derivatives offerings. This may improve access for some professional investors, but it does not automatically create new spot demand for any individual asset. #bitcoin #solana #PerpFutures
These products give qualified investors exposure to crypto price movements without requiring them to buy, hold, or withdraw the underlying assets. The contracts are quoted in U.S. dollars, settled in Russian rubles, and structured as one-day futures with automatic daily rollover.
Important details:
Access is limited to qualified investors, not the general public.
These are cash-settled index contracts, not spot crypto trading.
Investors still face derivatives risks, including leverage, volatility, and margin requirements. MOEX’s initial margin requirement for SOL is 38%.
The broader takeaway is that traditional exchange infrastructure is expanding its regulated crypto-derivatives offerings. This may improve access for some professional investors, but it does not automatically create new spot demand for any individual asset. #bitcoin #solana #PerpFutures
