B3, Latin America’s largest stock exchange, has expanded its regulated crypto derivatives offering by launching options on bitcoin, ether, and solana futures. According to a circular from the exchange, the contracts became available for trading on July 6, 2026, and include both call and put options.
The new products are designed to give traders and asset managers a local, regulated venue for managing digital asset exposure without moving into offshore crypto markets. The options settle into the underlying futures contracts – not into the spot tokens – meaning they involve no custody, transfer, or administration of crypto assets. This settlement mechanism keeps the products within a traditional derivatives framework, allowing clearer margining, clearing, and risk management for professional participants.
Bitcoin futures are denominated in Brazilian reais, while ether and solana futures are quoted in U.S. dollars. All three reference Nasdaq crypto indices. The trading session runs from 9:00 to 18:30 local time, and exercise is automatic at expiration when the option finishes in the money, unless the holder blocks it.
The launch builds on B3’s earlier moves into crypto-linked products, including bitcoin options, ether and solana futures, and bitcoin event contracts. With this latest addition, the exchange strengthens its position as the region’s primary regulated hub for crypto derivatives, responding to Brazil’s growing demand for institutional-grade digital asset instruments.
