XRP, Solana and TRON Futures to Join Bitcoin on Moscow Exchange

TLDR

• MOEX will launch cash-settled futures for Solana XRP and TRON in 2026

• The new futures will be ruble-settled and available to qualified investors only

• MOEX plans to add perpetual Bitcoin and Ethereum futures later in 2026

• The legal framework for broader crypto access is due by July 1, 2026

The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has confirmed it will launch cash-settled futures tied to Solana (SOL), XRP, and TRON (TRX) in 2026. This move expands its cryptocurrency derivatives lineup beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. The announcement was made by Maria Silkina, head of the Derivatives Market Group at MOEX, during an interview with RBC Radio.

According to Silkina, the exchange will first create official indices for each of the three tokens. These indices will then form the basis for futures contracts that are settled in rubles. The rollout will follow the same structure as MOEX’s current Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, which are also cash-settled and do not involve physical delivery of cryptocurrency.

Silkina said more pairings will be introduced throughout the year. She named Solana, Ripple (XRP), and TRON as the first altcoins selected due to their liquidity and popularity among investors.

Contracts Restricted to Qualified Investors Under Russian Law

The futures contracts will only be accessible to qualified investors, in accordance with Bank of Russia regulations. The Moscow Exchange’s existing crypto products already follow this rule. These investors must meet specific financial or professional criteria to trade derivatives linked to digital assets.

The current model for crypto derivatives at MOEX requires that all contracts be based on indices derived from the underlying asset. MOEX already publishes indices for Bitcoin and Ethereum and plans to follow the same process for SOL, XRP, and TRX.

These measures align with Russia’s evolving regulatory stance. A new crypto framework is expected to be finalized by July 1, 2026. It would allow limited retail participation, with broader access for professional investors. However, cryptocurrency use for domestic payments will remain banned, and digital assets will continue to be classified as high risk.

Moscow Exchange Evaluating Perpetual Futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum

The Moscow Exchange is also reviewing the possibility of launching perpetual futures on Bitcoin and Ethereum. These contracts, popular on global exchanges, do not have an expiry date and roll over automatically. If approved, they would be the first of their kind on a Russian-regulated platform.

The perpetual contracts would follow the same index-based, ruble-settled model, according to Silkina. This move would support institutional strategies that require more flexible trading instruments.

Regulatory approval would be required before such contracts could go live. MOEX has not shared a firm timeline for the launch of these new instruments.

Broader Crypto Market in Russia Faces Geopolitical Pressure

Russia’s crypto sector has faced challenges from international sanctions and internal regulatory debates. In 2025, lawmakers proposed capping retail crypto purchases at $4,000 per year. The Bank of Russia also issued a framework restricting non-professional investor access to complex digital assets.

Meanwhile, some Russian crypto firms face added pressure. BitRiver, a major mining firm, remains under U.S. sanctions, and the government recently labeled exchange WhiteBIT as “undesirable” over its support for Ukraine. These factors continue to affect the local market environment.

Despite the restrictions, MOEX’s expansion of its crypto derivatives lineup shows a controlled but ongoing effort to offer exposure to digital assets under a domestic regulatory framework. The inclusion of Solana, XRP, and TRON futures marks another step in that direction.

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