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Will Hong Kong Crypto ETFs Outpace US on First Trading Day?

Hong Kong's crypto ETFs anticipated to surpass US's first-day trading volumes with unique features attracting global investors.
Will Hong Kong Crypto ETFs Outpace US on First Trading Day?

On the eve of the historic launch of Hong Kong’s first virtual asset ETFs, China Asset Management (Hong Kong) held a detailed briefing discussing the expected market impact and distinctive features of these new investment products. The press conference delivered by Zhu Haokang, head of digital asset management, and Wayne Huang, head of OSL ETF and custody business, pointed out the possibility of considerable capital inflows that could exceed those that similar launches in the United States have produced.

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Anticipated Market Performance

Zhu was confident that the first-day trading volume of the Hong Kong virtual asset spot ETFs would surpass the initial US$125 million of the U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs launched in January. Huang also observed that the first-day fund raising was already pointing to robust transaction volumes over and above what was expected. 

Such an optimistic attitude emphasizes the increasing interest and belief of the Hong Kong financial market in facilitating innovative financial products such as cryptocurrency ETFs.

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Unique Features of Hong Kong’s Crypto ETFs

The soon-to-be-listed Spot China Bitcoin ETF and Spot China Ethereum ETF have some particular features not observed in other markets. Zhu Haokang pointed out that these ETFs are the only ones that provide spot and physical subscriptions and redemptions, something not offered in the US. 

These are the only ETFs that will have counters in Hong Kong dollars, US dollars, and RMB. In addition, ChinaAMC’s opposing competitors only offer listed shares, while ChinaAMC proposed to offer both listed and unlisted shares, which gives investors more options.

The interest in these ETFs has been especially pronounced among investors from different regions, such as Bitcoin miners and family offices in the Middle East and Asia. The physical method of subscription has especially gained attention from a range of investors who use their Bitcoin holdings to buy shares directly. This global appeal probably exists because of the fact that the ETFs are available throughout Asian trading hours, which offers a new type of trade for investors, particularly those from the United States seeking to diversify both their trade time and tactics.

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Regulatory and Operational Innovations

Operational processes of these ETFs also created a standard of stronger controls of anti-money laundering methods. According to Wayne Huang, the physical subscriptions would have to go through extensive verification that will include whitelisting of investor-controlled wallets and a review of past transactions to assure compliance. This novel method underscores Hong Kong’s resolve to retain a controlled and safe environment for the trade of cryptocurrencies.

While currently limited to Bitcoin and Ethereum, discussions are ongoing with the China Securities Regulatory Commission regarding the inclusion of additional virtual assets.

The process involves detailed legal assessments and due diligence to ensure that any new listings adhere to strict regulatory standards before they can be offered to professional investors, and eventually to retail investors, after a certain liquidity threshold is achieved.

Read Also: Lawmakers Urge Biden Admin for Heightened Crypto Oversight

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Kelvin Munene Murithi

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