Samsung Asset Administration obtained approval to listing its Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Alternate Traded Fund (ETF) on the Hong Kong Inventory Alternate by Jan. 13, in keeping with native media studies.
On Oct. 31, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Fee (SFC) introduced plans to permit ETF suppliers to listing futures contracts for retail buyers to realize publicity to crypto belongings.
Consequently, Samsung Asset Administration filed an software to supply its Bitcoin Futures ETF for buying and selling.
The Samsung Bitcoin Lively ETF (below the ticker FA SAMSUNG BTC) shall be open for buying and selling on Jan. 13 through the Hong Kong Inventory Alternate market.
The Samsung ETF will put money into Bitcoin futures merchandise listed on the Chicago Mercantile Alternate (CME). The futures contract will embrace CME Bitcoin futures and the CME micro-Bitcoin futures.
In consequence, retail buyers will be capable to allocate small quantities to the Bitcoin ETFs, provided that the contract models and margins are small.
Head of Samsung Asset Administration Park Seong-jin mentioned:
“The Samsung Bitcoin ETF shall be a brand new choice for buyers who’re a brand new choice for buyers who’re desirous about Bitcoin as a aggressive product.”
In the meantime, Samsung Asset Administration had earlier listed its World blockchain trade ETF and Asia Pacific Metaverse ETF for buying and selling on the Hong Kong Inventory Alternate market.
Bitcoin Futures ETF in Asia
A few month in the past, CSOP Asset Administration grew to become the primary agency to listing its Bitcoin Futures ETF for buying and selling on the Hong Kong inventory alternate market.
In line with a efficiency report launched by CSOP on Jan 11, its Bitcoin Futures ETF recorded about $12 million in general buying and selling quantity. Its day by day buying and selling quantity stood at about $630,000.
Hong Kong-based Huasheng Securities reportedly subscribed for the primary set of the CSOP Bitcoin Futures ETFs.
