Quick Breakdown:
- AMINA Bank and Metalpha have partnered to launch Principal Fund I, giving Hong Kong’s professional investors regulated exposure to crypto-linked equities.
- The fund, managed by SFC-licensed LSQ Capital, has outperformed benchmarks by 20% since August 2024 and requires a USD 1 million minimum investment.
- The alliance combines AMINA’s regulated banking infrastructure with Metalpha’s investment expertise to meet rising institutional demand for digital asset wealth management.
Swiss-regulated crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has entered a strategic partnership with Nasdaq-listed Metalpha Technology Holding Limited to strengthen digital asset wealth management in Hong Kong. The collaboration launches with Principal Fund I, a crypto equity fund designed to capture growing institutional demand for exposure to listed companies tied to the digital asset sector.
Launch of Principal Fund I
The first product under the partnership, Principal Fund I, is being distributed through AMINA’s Hong Kong subsidiary, AMINA (Hong Kong) Limited, making it one of the first regulated crypto service providers to deliver equity-based crypto exposure to professional investors in the region. The fund invests in public companies central to the digital asset ecosystem, including Coinbase, Circle, and MicroStrategy in the U.S., as well as firms listed in Hong Kong.
Since its inception in August 2024, the fund has outperformed its benchmark index by more than 20%. Its strategy aims to achieve stronger risk-adjusted returns than Bitcoin by using advanced derivatives to enhance performance and manage volatility. The product is managed by LSQ Capital Limited, a Hong Kong SFC Type 9 licensed entity, and is open to qualified professional investors with a minimum entry of USD 1 million.
Institutional Demand Driving Growth
The alliance comes as institutional appetite for digital asset products continues to surge. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have already surpassed USD 150 billion in assets under management since early 2024, underscoring the shift toward regulated investment vehicles. Through this partnership, AMINA and Metalpha aim to bridge traditional finance and digital assets, creating a framework for further innovative wealth management products.
The initiative targets family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors seeking secure and regulated access to crypto-related opportunities.
Notably, AMINA has scrapped custody charges on its Stablecoin Rewards Account, giving clients the chance to earn quarterly returns on their USDC holdings at no extra cost. The service allows both individuals and businesses to store USDC securely across hot and cold wallets, reinforcing AMINA’s role as a leading player in regulated crypto banking
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