ASX to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Targeting Australia's龐大的Pension Market

澳洲主要參與者 BetaShares 和 VanEck 計畫於 2024 年在澳洲證券交易所上市現貨比特幣 ETF，瞄準該國龐大的退休金市場。自我管理的退休金計畫佔退休資產的 25%，為這些 ETF 提供了潛在的資金流入，而澳洲證券交易所在股票交易中的主導地位則確保了流動性和交易量。

Australia's ASX Exchange to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Leveraging Substantial Pension Market for Inflows

澳洲ASX交易所將推出現貨比特幣ETF，利用大量退休金市場吸引資金流入

Sydney, Australia - Australia's Securities Exchange (ASX) is poised to revolutionize the cryptocurrency landscape with the launch of its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) later this year. This announcement comes on the heels of the resounding success of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, where they have garnered significant inflows within just three months of their debut.

澳洲雪梨 - 澳洲證券交易所（ASX）準備在今年稍後推出首個現貨比特幣交易所交易基金（ETF），徹底改變加密貨幣格局。在此公告發布之前，現貨比特幣 ETF 在美國取得了巨大成功，在推出後的短短三個月內就吸引了大量資金流入。

ASX, which currently handles 80% of equities trading in Australia's capital market, will provide these spot Bitcoin ETFs with unparalleled liquidity and trading volumes. Major players in the industry, such as BetaShares and VanEck, are vying for listings on ASX, recognizing the vast potential of this emerging asset class.

ASX目前處理澳洲資本市場80%的股票交易，將為這些現貨比特幣ETF提供無與倫比的流動性和交易量。 BetaShares 和 VanEck 等行業主要參與者認識到這個新興資產類別的巨大潛力，正在爭奪在澳洲證券交易所上市。

Justin Arzadon, Head of Digital Assets at BetaShares, has attributed the strong inflows witnessed in the US to the enduring appeal of digital assets. BetaShares has already secured ASX tickers for spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum ETFs, underscoring its commitment to the Australian market.

BetaShares 數位資產主管 Justin Arzadon 將美國的強勁資金流入歸因於數位資產的持久吸引力。 BetaShares 已經獲得了現貨比特幣和現貨以太坊 ETF 的澳洲證券交易所股票代碼，突顯了其對澳洲市場的承諾。

However, Arzadon has also highlighted the paramount importance of ensuring secure custody of the underlying Bitcoin assets for these ETFs, a key concern for ASX. This development marks a second wave of spot-Bitcoin ETF launches in Australia, following the initial listings on CBOE Australia two years ago.

然而，Arzadon 也強調了確保這些 ETF 基礎比特幣資產安全託管的至關重要性，這是澳洲證券交易所的一個主要關注點。這項進展標誌著繼兩年前在澳洲 CBOE 首次上市之後，第二波現貨比特幣 ETF 在澳洲推出。

In 2022, Cosmos Asset Management introduced a spot Bitcoin ETF, which was subsequently delisted due to minimal inflows. Conversely, the Global X 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, also launched in 2022, has grown its assets to approximately $62 million.

2022年，Cosmos Asset Management推出了現貨比特幣ETF，但隨後因資金流入極少而退市。相反，同樣於 2022 年推出的 Global X 21Shares 比特幣 ETF 的資產已增至約 6,200 萬美元。

Leveraging Australia's Pension Market for Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows

利用澳洲退休金市場吸引比特幣 ETF 現貨流入

To address the challenge of inflows, ETF issuers are eagerly eyeing Australia's $2.3 trillion pension market. Approximately 25% of the nation's retirement assets are allocated to self-managed superannuation programs, providing individuals with the autonomy to choose their own investments.

為了因應資金流入的挑戰，ETF發行人熱切關注澳洲2.3兆澳元的退休金市場。全國約 25% 的退休資產分配給自我管理的退休金計劃，為個人提供選擇自己投資的自主權。

Jamie Hannah, Deputy Head of Investments and Capital Markets at VanEck Australia, believes that these programs could emerge as potential purchasers of spot-crypto funds. Hannah suggests that the inclusion of self-managed super funds, alongside brokers, financial advisers, and platform money, presents a substantial addressable market, capable of scaling these ETFs to significant size.

VanEck Australia 投資和資本市場副主管 Jamie Hannah 認為，這些計劃可能會成為現貨加密貨幣基金的潛在買家。漢娜建議，將自我管理的超級基金與經紀人、財務顧問和平台資金一起納入，可以提供一個巨大的潛在市場，能夠將這些 ETF 擴大到相當大的規模。

DigitalX Ltd., a key player in the local market, has also expressed confidence in the potential of cryptocurrencies as "financial rails." CEO Lisa Wade envisions that Australians could allocate up to 10% of their portfolios to these assets.

當地市場的主要參與者 DigitalX Ltd. 也表達了對加密貨幣作為「金融軌道」的潛力的信心。執行長 Lisa Wade 預計澳洲人可以將其投資組合的 10% 分配給這些資產。

Market Outlook Amidst Waning Interest in US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs

美國現貨比特幣 ETF 興趣減弱的市場前景

While the news of spot Bitcoin ETF launches in Australia has generated initial excitement, it is crucial to note the recent decline in demand for both these products and the digital asset itself. This cooling of interest coincides with diminished expectations of looser monetary policy.

雖然現貨比特幣 ETF 在澳洲推出的消息最初引起了人們的興奮，但重要的是要注意到最近對這些產品和數位資產本身的需求下降。興趣降溫與寬鬆貨幣政策的預期減弱同時發生。

Nevertheless, industry experts remain bullish on the long-term growth prospects of digital assets and their role in the financial markets. The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in Australia is a pivotal step in the evolution of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, providing a regulated and secure avenue for investors to participate in this emerging asset class.

儘管如此，行業專家仍然看好數位資產的長期成長前景及其在金融市場中的作用。在澳洲推出現貨比特幣 ETF 是加密貨幣生態系統發展的關鍵一步，為投資者參與這個新興資產類別提供了受監管且安全的途徑。