Moscow Exchange Launches Bitcoin Futures for Select Investors
The Moscow Stock Exchange launched bitcoin futures trading on June 4, available only to “highly qualified” investors.
These futures are tied to Blackrock’s bitcoin ETF. Settled in rubles but valued in U.S. dollars, allowing exposure without direct crypto handling. This marks Russia’s cautious entry into crypto derivatives amid regulatory uncertainty. Meanwhile, the St. Petersburg Stock Exchange is also exploring digital asset futures.
Although bitcoin is legally ownable in Russia, it is not recognized as legal tender, yet Russians hold about 2 trillion rubles in digital assets as of late 2024.
Clever Robot News Desk 8th June 2025
