Bitcoin

April

James

Hong Kong is set to begin trading its first batch of spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on April 30. This development follows the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) approval, signaling a significant expansion in the region’s financial products available to retail and institutional investors. 
The SFC’s <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/04/15/hong-kong-sfc-approves-spot-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etfs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-wpel-link="internal">introduction</a> of these ETFs on April 24 marks a step toward integrating cryptocurrency with traditional investment vehicles. Notably, the ETF’s launch includes offerings from China Asset Management (ChinaAMC), allowing investors to invest in digital currencies easily through well-regulated frameworks.&nbsp; 
Thomas Zhu, head of digital assets at ChinaAMC, commented on the convenience and security these ETFs offer, especially highlighting their in-kind feature that allows investors to convert their cryptocurrency holdings directly into ETF units. 
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 Hong Kong’s financial regulator has officially approved the first batch of spot <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">#Bitcoin</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">#Ethereum</a> ETFs for trading. The first batch of approved Hong Kong-based ETFs also include China Asset Management’s Bitcoin and Ether-based ETFs, which will start trading on April 30.… <a href="https://t.co/SiWrwYCRIy" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">pic.twitter.com/SiWrwYCRIy</a>— Christiaan (@ChristiaanDefi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChristiaanDefi/status/1783149851896676485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">April 24, 2024</a>
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Moreover, Hong Kong’s adoption of in-kind ETF creation models contrasts with the cash-creation models seen in the U.S. This approach facilitates direct exchange of cryptocurrencies for ETF shares and positions Hong Kong to enhance asset management and trading volumes in this sector potentially. 
Competitive Pricing in the Market 
The launch is also sparking competition among providers to attract investors with lower fees. According to Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, initial fee structures are set notably lower than anticipated, with rates ranging from 0.3% to 0.99%. This competitive pricing could lead to a “fee war,” offering more cost-effective investment opportunities in the cryptocurrency ETF market. 
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 A potential fee war could break out in Hong Kong over these <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">#Bitcoin</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">#Ethereum</a> ETFs. Harvest coming in hot with a full fee waiver and the lowest fee at 0.3% after waiver. Tables are from my colleagues <a href="https://twitter.com/RebeccaSin_SK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">@RebeccaSin_SK</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/thetrinianalyst?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">@thetrinianalyst</a>! <a href="https://t.co/zI1XobrTwZ" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">pic.twitter.com/zI1XobrTwZ</a>— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) <a href="https://twitter.com/JSeyff/status/1783088747854311583?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">April 24, 2024</a>
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This strategic move by Hong Kong to facilitate innovative investment options in cryptocurrencies may significantly influence the broader financial landscape, providing more accessible and regulated avenues for investing in digital assets. 
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 Also Read: <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/04/23/hong-kong-officials-urge-self-regulation-in-crypto-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-wpel-link="internal">Hong Kong Officials Urge Self-Regulation in Crypto Industry</a> 
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Hong Kong to Debut Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs on April 30

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