Moscow Exchange Launches Landmark Bitcoin Index

The Moscow Exchange has launched a bitcoin index, bolstering crypto offerings and potentially opening new financial instruments.

Moscow Exchange Strengthens Crypto Offerings With New Bitcoin Index

The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is taking a significant step into the cryptocurrency market with the launch of its new MOEX Derivatives Market Bitcoin Index (MOEXBTC). This initiative marks a pivotal moment, as the index could eventually serve as the underlying asset for various financial instruments on the exchange. The exchange was quoted by Tass publication as saying:

On June 10, 2025, the Moscow Exchange will launch the calculation and publication of a new MOEX Derivatives Market Bitcoin Index.

“The index code is MOEXBTC,” the exchange added. “The Bitcoin index will be calculated based on price data from perpetual futures and swaps for the BTCUSDT pair sourced from four major cryptocurrency exchanges – Binance, Bybit, OKX, and Bitget.”

The MOEXBTC index will be determined using a weighted average of prices, incorporating specific weight coefficients from these selected trading platforms. This methodology aims to provide a comprehensive and representative measure of $BTC’s value across key global exchanges. “In the future, the indicator can be used as a base asset for financial instruments,” the exchange noted.

This development builds on MOEX’s recent foray into crypto-linked offerings. On June 4, the exchange began trading futures contracts tied to the value of cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin Trust ETF) for qualified investors. Market participants interviewed by Tass noted the high interest of investors in this instrument. Furthermore, the Bank of Russia authorized the offering of derivative financial instruments, securities, and digital financial assets, the profitability of which is tied to the value of cryptocurrency, to qualified investors in May. However, the regulator maintains a cautious stance, continuing to advise financial institutions and their clients against direct investments in cryptocurrencies.