Markets: Latin America
Key Facts
—Commodity base. Latin America holds roughly 60% of the world’s lithium reserves, dominates global copper and soybean exports, and supplies a growing share of the rare earths used in batteries and data centers.
—Crypto futures. In May 2026, CME Group launched regulated crypto-index futures combining Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP, a milestone that deepens institutional access to digital assets traded alongside commodities.
—Tokenization. Platforms such as Hyperliquid and Kraken now offer perpetual contracts for tokenized commodities, giving Latin American producers and traders 24/7 hedging tools priced in digital assets.
