Hong Kong will introduce Asia’s first Bitcoin futures inverse product, the CSOP Bitcoin Future Daily (-1x) Inverse Product (7376.HK), on July 23. This new exchange-traded fund (ETF), developed by China Southern Asset Management Co., Ltd (CSOP), provides a means for investors to potentially benefit from declines in Bitcoin's price. The ...
There have been speculations regarding how Chinese investors from the mainland would gain access to the newly launched Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong. While these ETFs had a relatively poor reception during their first trading week compared to their U.S. counterparts, their launch has ...
![As spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) debuted on the Hong Kong stock market, they potentially paving the way for Chinese investors to enter the cryptocurrency space. Some stakeholders in the Chinese financial industry, including China Asset Management’s CEO, Yimei Li, shared this sentiment. The introduction of these ETFs has sparked optimism among fund issuers and investors, hinting at the possibility of increased capital inflows from mainland China in the future. Li told Bloomberg TV that the launch of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on April 30 "opens the door for a lot of RMB [Chinese yuan] holders" seeking alternative investments. China Asset Management, along with Harvest Global Investments and Bosera Asset Management, are the three ETF issuers that introduced crypto products on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. RELATED: Hong Kong Set to Welcome Crypto Spot ETFs as Three Issuers Secure Regulatory Approvals While these ETFs are currently restricted to Hong Kong residents, Li expressed hope for mainland Chinese investors to participate in the future, stating, "As the opening up progresses, we definitely hope that multi-assets will be available for domestic investors." Crypto trading is prohibited in mainland China, but the new ETFs offer an investment avenue for those in Hong Kong. Harvest Global CEO Han Tongli noted in a different interview with Bloomberg that regulators are closely monitoring the ETFs' development to ensure risks are contained, indicating a potential gradual opening of the market. Jan3 CEO and Bitcoin pioneer Samson Mow commented on the significance of these ETFs, stating on X on April 30 that they "are going to be big" and could have "massive" long-term implications, as there are limited investment options for Chinese investors currently. In his words: “There is really nothing else for Chinese investors to put their money into at this time.” The remarks are in reaction to a statement by Bitcoin environmentalist Daniel Batten, who noted that all three Chinese stock exchanges experienced declines in 2023, and the real estate market remains unstable. However, mainland Chinese investors are currently barred from investing in Hong Kong's new ETFs, as confirmed by China Asset Management's Zhu Haokang. He mentioned that only qualified investors, institutional investors, retail investors, and international investors who meet the regulations can invest in cryptocurrency spot ETFs in Hong Kong. If you want to read more news articles like this, visit DeFi Planet and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and CoinMarketCap Community. "Take control of your crypto portfolio with MARKETS PRO, DeFi Planet's suite of analytics tools.”](https://defi-planet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/naira-350x250.jpeg)
As spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) debuted on the Hong Kong stock market, they potentially paving the way for Chinese investors to enter the cryptocurrency space. Some stakeholders in the Chinese financial industry, including China Asset Management’s CEO, Yimei Li, shared this sentiment. The introduction of these ETFs has sparked ...
Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, has predicted that BlackRock's $IBIT spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund will overtake Grayscale's Trust Bitcoin Shares ($GBTC) by the end of the month. Eric Balchunas, in a social media post on Wednesday, April 17, drew attention to the rapidly changing landscape of bitcoin ETFs. He ...
U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs reached another significant milestone since their introduction in January 2024. According to data from BitMEX Research, the ten funds available on the market recorded a net inflow that exceeded $1 billion on March 12, 2024. BlackRock's $iBIT led the pack with an impressive net inflow of ...
2023 saw many governments recognize crypto ‘publicly’ as a legitimate financial asset and implemented regulations to help citizens benefit from its advantages and protect them from the potential risks of using it as an investment vehicle This process wasn't smooth for every country, notably the United States. Virtually all its ...
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) reportedly received its first spot Bitcoin ETF application on January 26, 2024, marking a significant development in the region's financial landscape. The application, submitted by prominent asset manager Harvest Fund, aims for a public listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange by the ...
Grayscale's CEO, Michael Sonnenshein, has expressed doubt about the sustainability of recently launched spot Bitcoin ETFs, asserting that the competition among these issuers to reduce fees won't prevent many from exiting the crypto market. During an interview with CNBC on Thursday, January 18, 2024, Sonnenshein projected that, ultimately, only two ...
Flowdesk, a renowned French-based digital asset market maker, has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round to bolster its operations. The investment round was led by venture capital company Cathay Innovation and comprised contributions from Ripple, Eurazo, Speedinvest, Cathay Ledger Fund, BPI, and ISAI. Flowdesk aims to use ...
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF portfolio now comprises 99% of Bitcoin and about $1 billion in assets under management (AUM). This accomplishment marks BlackRock as the first among the new Bitcoin ETF issuers to reach such a substantial holding. According to a trading report published today, Thursday, January 18, IBIT's holding ...
