B3, the Brazilian stock exchange, plans to expand its offering of crypto assets with the launch of futures for Ethereum and Solana in 2025.
This initiative aims to provide more investment options to investors and increase liquidity in the cryptocurrency market.
*What are crypto asset futures?*
Crypto asset futures are contracts that require the parties to buy or sell a digital asset on a future date at an agreed price. This allows investors to manage risks, speculate on future prices, and diversify their portfolios.
*Why is Ethereum important?*
Ethereum is the second largest cryptocurrency by market value and has a large community of developers and users. With the launch of Ethereum futures at B3, investors will have access to another investment option in crypto assets.
B3 already offers other crypto asset products:
- *Cryptocurrency ETFs*: funds that replicate market indices or track specific assets, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
- *Bitcoin futures*: contracts that allow investors to trade the expectation of Bitcoin's future price.
- *Bitcoin options*: contracts that give the buyer the right to buy or sell Bitcoin at a predetermined price.
*Benefits for investors*
The inclusion of Ethereum futures at B3 may bring benefits to investors.
- *Greater liquidity*: trading derivatives can attract new investors and increase the liquidity of the underlying assets.
- *More security*: B3 as a regulatory entity can provide more security to investors.
- *Diversification*: investors can diversify their portfolios with more investment options in crypto assets.
