6 virtual asset spot ETFs in Hong Kong officially listed today
On April 30th, Hong Kong officially listed 6 virtual asset spot ETFs, including Bosera Bitcoin, Bosera Ethereum ETF, Huaxia Bitcoin, Huaxia Ethereum, Harvest Bitcoin, and Harvest Ethereum. Analysts predict that the assets under management of these ETFs are expected to reach $1 billion in the future. The CEO of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange stated that these ETFs will further enrich Hong Kong's product line, attract more investors to participate in the Hong Kong market, and enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international asset management center. This is the first time in the Asian market that virtual asset spot ETF products have been launched, confirming Hong Kong's leading position in the development of virtual assets. At the same time, the Securities and Futures Commission has established a more comprehensive regulatory framework compared to other regions to address potential risks. In the future, it will also promote the development of the virtual asset market and facilitate market diversity
According to the VENTURE ECONOMIC APP, on April 30th, six virtual asset spot ETFs were officially listed in Hong Kong, including Foresight Bitcoin (03008), Foresight Ethereum ETF (03009), Huaxia Bitcoin (03042), Huaxia Ethereum (03046), Jia Shi Bitcoin (03439), and Jia Shi Ethereum (03179). Analysts predict that the future asset management scale of Hong Kong spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs is expected to reach $1 billion.
Laura M Cha, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00388), stated that the Hong Kong ETF market is one of the most active in Asia, covering different currencies, regions, and asset allocations, providing investors with a wide range of investment choices. She mentioned that the listing of the 6 virtual asset spot ETFs today will further enrich Hong Kong's product line, attract more investors to participate in the Hong Kong market, enhance market liquidity, drive Hong Kong to become the preferred ETF market in Asia, and strengthen Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international asset management center.
Christopher Hui, Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, stated that this is the first time virtual asset spot ETF products have been launched in the Asian market, confirming Hong Kong's leading position in the development of virtual assets in the Asian region. He also mentioned that efforts will continue to be made through various measures to establish a stable and vibrant virtual asset market. In addition, the "legislative proposals on regulating over-the-counter trading of virtual assets" public consultation ended on April 12th, with approximately 70 responses received. Future efforts will also be made to promote the development of the virtual asset market, ensuring market stability and safeguarding investor interests, while promoting market diversity.
Alice Law, Executive Director of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, stated that the virtual asset market has experienced a lot of turbulence this year, but at the same time, more investors have shown demand for virtual assets. Different from domestic spot ETFs listed overseas, the Securities and Futures Commission has also established a more comprehensive regulatory framework than other regions. While effective regulatory systems can help address potential risks in asset management for residents, they cannot completely eliminate them. Alice Law emphasized that the recognition of virtual assets by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong absolutely does not mean that they support the relevant virtual assets or encourage the public to make related investments.