Australia is preparing to join Bitcoin exchange-traded
funds (ETFs) bandwagon. The country’s primary equity exchange, ASX Ltd,
is expected to approve the launch of Bitcoin ETFs following similar approvals in the US and Hong Kong, Bloomberg reported.
Australia Prepares for Crypto ETFs
This move comes after US ETFs accrued an impressive
$53 billion this year, reflecting a growing interest in cryptocurrencies
among investors. Notable players like Van Eck Associates Corp. and BetaShares
Holdings Pty are expected to introduce ETFs in Australia. The firms seek to
capitalize on the crypto resurgence that recently pushed Bitcoin to a record
high of nearly $74,000.
ASX, responsible for most equity trading in Australia, is reportedly evaluating applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs. Insiders suggest that approvals could come before the end of the year, although the exchange has not confirmed an exact timeline.
This move signals a significant milestone in
Australia’s crypto investment landscape. It could potentially create investment
opportunities for institutional and retail investors. Australia’s $2.3 trillion pension market is poised to
play an important role in driving inflows into Bitcoin ETFs. Individual
investors can diversify their portfolios because a substantial portion of
retirement assets are under self-managed superannuation programs.
These self-managed funds could emerge as significant
buyers of spot-crypto funds as interest in cryptocurrencies grows. Pensioners
are expected to tap into the potential of digital assets as alternative
investments.
Australia Renews Push for Bitcoin ETFs
While this surge in Bitcoin ETF applications marks a
new chapter for Australia’s crypto market, it is not the first time the country
has attempted to launch digital asset ETFs. Previous endeavors, such as Cosmos Asset Management’s
spot-Bitcoin ETF in 2022, experienced low uptake and eventual delisting
due to little inflows. However, the industry is optimistic due to the success
of US ETFs and the evolving market dynamics.
This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.
