MOEX Launches BTC Index: Russian exchange enters a new era of digital assets

In June 2025, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) officially launched the MOEX Launches BTC Index, which serves as a bridge between traditional capital markets and emerging digital assets, providing investors with new risk management and investment targets. This index will become an important milestone for the Russian financial system in embracing crypto assets.

1. Overview of MOEX’s New Initiatives

MOEX has been actively promoting innovation in the financial markets. The launch of the MOEX BTC Index aims to meet the demand for digital asset pricing under regulatory requirements and lays the foundation for subsequent derivatives such as ETFs and futures.

2. Index Compilation and Weighting Mechanism

MOEX Launches BTC Index, which is based on the BTC/USDT perpetual contract and calculated using a volume-weighted average.

• Binance accounts for 50%
• Bybit accounts for 20%
• OKX accounts for 15%
• Bitget accounts for 15%

The weights will be dynamically adjusted every quarter based on the trading volume of each platform to ensure that the index accurately reflects market changes.

3. Data Source and Update Frequency

The index is updated daily at 12:30 PM Moscow time, collecting real-time perpetual contract prices from four major platforms, calculating the index level using a weighted average, and synchronously publishing through the MOEX official website and partner brokerage channels to ensure transparency and fairness.

4. Compliance Path and Policy Environment

In May 2025, the Central Bank of Russia approved the issuance of crypto derivatives but remains cautious about the spot market. The launch of the MOEX BTC Index aligns with regulatory guidance—creating traceable, low-threshold digital asset derivatives, providing a feasible solution for institutions that “want to follow but are unsure if they dare.”

5. Market Significance and Future Outlook

1. compliance investment portalYou can participate in the market without directly holding BTC.
2. Pricing benchmarkProvide a unified reference for pricing future ETFs, options, and structured products.
3. international dockingEnhance the influence of the Russian market in the global digital asset ecosystem.

With the steady operation of the MOEX Launches BTC Index, more digital asset indices (such as Ethereum, stablecoins, etc.) may be launched in the future, continuously promoting the digitization and internationalization process of the Russian capital market.