Moscow Exchange plans to launch Bitcoin, Ethereum perpetual futures next month

Russia’s largest stock exchange is about to make its most aggressive move into crypto yet. Moscow Exchange, known as MOEX, is preparing to launch perpetual futures contracts on Bitcoin and Ethereum as early as September 2026, timed to coincide with a sweeping new digital currency law that takes effect on September 1. The exchange also plans to expand its crypto futures offerings to cover a total of ten different tokens, a significant leap from its current lineup and a clear signal that Russia’s financial establishment is building serious infrastructure around digital assets. What MOEX is actually building Perpetual futures are a staple of crypto trading on platforms like Binance and Bybit, but they’ve been largely absent from traditional, regulated exchanges. Unlike standard futures contracts that expire on a set date, perpetuals let traders hold positions indefinitely. Think of them as a way to bet on Bitcoin’s price without ever having to take delivery or roll over your contract manually. MOEX’s version will feature automatic rollover for one-day contracts, a structural choice that keeps the product within a more traditional framework while delivering the “perpetual” experience t...