Moscow Exchange to Launch Crypto Trading for BTC, ETH and USDT on December 1
The Moscow Exchange will begin trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether from December 1 with extended sessions and regulated brokers.
The Moscow Exchange will begin trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether from December 1 with extended sessions and regulated brokers. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹74,04,496 ($77,901.00), down 0.3% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Crypto.news, with live market data added, as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:15:01 UTC.
This development marks a significant step in institutional crypto adoption in Russia, providing regulated access to major cryptocurrencies and a stablecoin, potentially increasing liquidity and investor participation.
- Moscow Exchange to start BTC, ETH, USDT trading from December 1.
- Extended trading sessions and regulated brokers will be available.
- USDT circulating supply stands at $179.7B.
- Move could boost crypto liquidity and institutional participation in Russia.
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The Moscow Exchange has announced plans to introduce trading for 
Bitcoin (BTC), 
Ethereum (ETH), and 
Tether (USDT) starting from December 1. This move is expected to provide investors with regulated access to major cryptocurrencies and a stablecoin, potentially increasing liquidity and participation in the Russian crypto market.
The exchange will operate extended trading sessions, allowing investors more flexibility in managing their crypto portfolios. Regulated brokers will facilitate the trades, ensuring compliance with local regulations and providing a secure trading environment.
According to DeFiLlama, the circulating supply of USDT is currently $179.7B, underscoring the stablecoin's significant role in the broader crypto market. This development comes as the total crypto market cap stands at $2.69T, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing modest gains over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin is currently priced at $78,127, up 1.10% in the last 24 hours, while Ethereum is at $2,273.91, up 1.48% over the same period. The Fear & Greed Index remains at 34, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment among investors.
The introduction of crypto trading on the Moscow Exchange could have significant implications for the Russian market, potentially attracting more institutional investors and increasing overall market liquidity. Investors will be watching closely to see how the new trading options impact crypto prices and trading volumes.
Since this brief published about 5 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹74,25,976.98$78,127.00 to ₹74,04,495.66$77,901.00 — -0.29%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.06M (about $77,901.00), up 0.5% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · November 1, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Moscow Exchange to Launch Crypto Trading for BTC, ETH and US — questions & answers
What cryptocurrencies will be available for trading on the Moscow Exchange?
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether will be available for trading starting December 1.
When will the Moscow Exchange begin crypto trading?
Crypto trading will start on December 1, with extended sessions and regulated brokers.
How much is the circulating supply of USDT?
The circulating supply of USDT is $179.7B, as reported by DeFiLlama.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.06M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $77,901.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is down 0.29% since this brief first published — trading at ₹74,04,496 ($77,901.00) now versus ₹74,25,977 ($78,127.00) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto.news. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.