B3 Exchange in Brazil Launches Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana Futures Options

FinanceLatin America’s largest stock exchange has begun offering options on bitcoin, ether, and solana futures as of July 6, enhancing its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives portfolio.

These options are linked to underlying futures contracts instead of spot crypto assets, eliminating the need for custody, transfer, or token management.

By Francisco Rodrigues | Edited by Jamie Crawley Jul 9, 2026, 10:55 a.m. 1 min read

The B3 exchange in Brazil has rolled out options for trading on bitcoin BTC$62,727.04, ether (ETH), and solana (SOL) futures, marking a significant addition to its regulated crypto derivatives offerings.

The options became available for trading on July 6, as per a B3 circular. Options on bitcoin futures are offered in Brazilian reais, while ether and solana futures are priced in U.S. dollars.

Notably, these options settle into the corresponding futures contracts instead of the actual tokens, and B3 has stated that these products do not require custody, transfer, or management of spot crypto assets.

The trading hours are set from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. local time, following B3's derivatives trading schedule. Options will be automatically exercised upon expiration if they are in the money, unless the holder opts out of this action.

This new offering provides local traders and asset managers with a regulated platform to hedge their cryptocurrency exposure, manage volatility, and establish structured positions without depending on offshore markets for crypto options.

This addition aligns with B3's strategy to expand its suite of regulated crypto products, which previously included bitcoin options as well as ether and solana futures, and plans for bitcoin-linked event contracts.

The bitcoin futures contracts are denominated in reais, while ether and solana futures are in U.S. dollars, all referencing Nasdaq crypto indexes as noted in the announcement.