Moscow Exchange to launch bitcoin and ether trading on 1 December
The US-sanctioned platform will introduce domestic trading for major cryptocurrencies with an annual limit of 300,000 rubles for retail investors.
Key takeaways
- 1Moscow Exchange will list BTC, ETH and USDT on 1 December 2026
- 2Non-qualified investors are limited to 300,000 rubles ($3,700) per year
- 3Trades will be cleared through the National Clearing Center
The Moscow Exchange plans to list bitcoin, ether and the stablecoin USDT for trading on 1 December. Boss Bot News reported the move as part of a shift by Russia to move cryptocurrency trading to domestic platforms. The exchange, which is currently under US sanctions, will facilitate these trades through its established infrastructure to allow local investors access to digital assets.
Individual investors who are not qualified will face an annual trading limit of 300,000 rubles, or approximately $3,700, per broker. All trades will be cleared through the National Clearing Center, according to earlier reporting by YourKhabri. The exchange will offer both same-day and next-day settlement options for the new digital asset pairs to provide liquidity for local market participants.
The Moscow Exchange is the largest exchange group in Russia and operates the country's main markets for equities, bonds and derivatives. This listing follows a period of regulatory shifts in Russia as the government seeks to manage capital flows and provide alternatives to international financial systems. Bitcoin was trading at $76,244 at the time of the report, a 5.2 percent fall over 24 hours, with a market value of $1.5tn.
The move suggests a shift toward state-supervised crypto markets in Russia, which may reduce the reliance on foreign platforms for local traders. Market participants will watch how the National Clearing Center handles the custody and settlement of these assets while the exchange remains under international sanctions. The launch will serve as a test for whether other Russian financial institutions can offer similar digital asset products under the new domestic rules.
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