• Mainland China investors poised to inject billions into Hong Kong’s crypto ETFs.
  • Major Chinese asset managers, including Harvest Fund Management and Bosera Asset Management, nearing launch of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong.
  • Potential approval could unlock up to $25 billion in demand from mainland China, utilizing unused quota from Southbound Stock Connect program.

Chinese asset managers poised to introduce Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong, potentially unlocking billions in mainland investment.

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Chinese asset managers near launch of Hong Kong crypto ETFs

Mainland China’s investors are poised to pour billions into Hong Kong’s crypto ETFs.

According to Bloomberg, major Chinese asset managers are close to launching spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong, potentially as soon as Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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Harvest Fund Management Co.’s international division and a joint venture between Bosera Asset Management (International) Co. and HashKey Capital are among the potential ETF issuers.

Pending approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and finalizing listing arrangements with Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd., the ETFs are expected to roll out by the end of the month.

Potential billions from mainland China for Hong Kong crypto ETFs

Following earlier reports of Chinese asset managers applying for spot Bitcoin ETFs, the potential approval of Hong Kong-listed ETFs could attract up to $25 billion in demand from mainland China through the Southbound Stock Connect program.

Despite an annual quota of HK$540 billion for Chinese investment in Hong Kong-listed stocks, a significant portion remains unused, leaving room for potential investment in the Bitcoin ETF.

Regulatory preparations position Hong Kong as crypto ETF hub

The move towards crypto ETFs in Hong Kong follows the debut of US spot bitcoin ETFs, positioning the region as the next hub for such investment products, bolstered by regulatory preparations issued by the SFC and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in late December last year.