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07/09/2026

Brazil’s B3 Exchange Debuts Options on Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana Futures

What happened: Latin America’s largest stock exchange, B3, launched options on Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana futures on July 6.

Brazil’s B3 Exchange Debuts Options on Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana Futures

What happened: Latin America’s largest stock exchange, B3, launched options on Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana futures on July 6. These options, settled into underlying futures contracts rather than spot crypto, are denominated in Brazilian reais (BTC) and U.S. dollars (ETH, SOL) and reference Nasdaq’s crypto indexes. The move expands B3’s crypto derivatives suite, which already includes BTC options and ETH/SOL futures.

Why it matters: B3’s expansion gives Brazilian institutions and traders a regulated, local venue for sophisticated crypto derivatives exposure, reducing dependence on offshore exchanges. By settling into futures rather than spot tokens, B3 sidesteps custody and transfer risks, aligning with regulatory preferences. The launch marks another step in the mainstreaming of crypto markets in Latin America.

Source: CoinDesk