Moscow Exchange will present ten new indices for cryptocurrencies

Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is preparing for a large-scale expansion of its crypto tool line – by the end of the year they will appear on the site Ten indices tracking the value of leading digital assets. In the future, on their basis, it is planned to launch futures and options.

The exchange is preparing to launch crypto-indexes

According to the head of the Moscow Exchange Viktor Zhidkov, the company is completing the preparation of the infrastructure for launching indexes on digital currencies.

“As soon as the regulatory framework allows, we plan to launch quarterly and indefinite futures, as well as options for these indices. We hope to do this this year,” Zhidkov said in an interview with RBC.

Already From October 27th The calculation of the first two indices will begin – for Ethereum and Bitcoin spot prices.

Cryptoline expansion

before, June 10th, the site launched Mosbirzhi Bitcoin PFI Index (MOEXBTC). To calculate it daily at 12:30 Moscow time, quotes of indefinite futures and swaps are taken btc/usdt From the leading exchanges Binance, Bybit, OKX and BitGet.

In addition, the exchange is actively developing the direction of futures for cryptocurrency funds.

• June 4th stock futures were launched iShares Bitcoin Trust From BlackRock.
• August 5th – Futures for iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA).

Both tools are available only qualified investors.

The regulator softens the rules

In May Bank of Russia allowed financial institutions to offer Derivatives and securitiestied to the cost of cryptocurrencies, provided there is no real delivery of digital assets. This has become one of the key steps for the development of the institutional crypto market in Russia.

Competition intensifies

At the same time SPb Exchange announced the launch Bitcoin-ETF futuresavailable in the urgent trading section with October 7th. Trades are held daily with 10:00 to 00:00 Moscow time, with the obligatory participation of market makers.

In the near future, the launch of futures, tied to Ethereum, which increases competition between the largest Russian exchanges.