澳洲澳洲證券交易所迎來第二檔比特幣交易所交易基金（ETF）

此舉反映了澳洲金融市場投資者需求和對加密貨幣不斷增長的接受度。它拓寬了投資者的管道

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is set to welcome its second Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on July 12, as DigitalX's product begins trading under the ticker BTXX at 10 am local time.

澳洲證券交易所 (ASX) 將於 7 月 12 日迎來第二隻比特幣交易所交易基金 (ETF)，DigitalX 的產品將於當地時間上午 10 點開始以股票代碼 BTXX 進行交易。

The development comes amid a global trend towards legitimising and mainstreaming digital assets as investable products. The ASX, which hosts some of Australia's largest publicly traded companies, is responding to increasing investor demand for cryptocurrency exposure, particularly to Bitcoin (BTC).

這一發展正值數位資產作為可投資產品合法化和主流化的全球趨勢。擁有澳洲一些最大的上市公司的澳洲證券交易所正在響應投資者對加密貨幣敞口日益增長的需求，特別是比特幣（BTC）。

The introduction of a second Bitcoin ETF on the ASX follows the lacklustre debut of the first ETF earlier this year, which has nevertheless garnered substantial interest from retail and institutional investors.

繼今年稍早第一支 ETF 首次亮相後表現平淡，澳洲證券交易所推出了第二隻比特幣 ETF，但該 ETF 仍然吸引了散戶和機構投資者的濃厚興趣。

This growing demand reflects broader global trends where traditional financial institutions are embracing digital assets as part of diversified investment portfolios, a move that began in 2021 with the approval of several physically-backed BTC ETFs in the United States.

這種不斷增長的需求反映了更廣泛的全球趨勢，即傳統金融機構正在將數位資產作為多元化投資組合的一部分，這一舉措始於 2021 年美國多個實物支持的 BTC ETF 獲得批准。

DigitalX CEO Lisa Wade described the approval to list BTXX as a watershed moment.

DigitalX 執行長 Lisa Wade 將 BTXX 的批准稱為一個分水嶺時刻。

“The DigitalX Bitcoin ETF is a spot ETF product that provides ASX customers with direct access to Bitcoin via a regulated and liquid fund structure,” Wade said in a statement on Monday.

韋德在周一的一份聲明中表示：“DigitalX 比特幣 ETF 是一款現貨 ETF 產品，透過受監管的流動性基金結構為 ASX 客戶提供直接獲取比特幣的機會。”

DigitalX Chair Toby Hicks added, “It is exciting to see the growth and development of the digital assets markets reflected in this approval in Australia.”

DigitalX 主席 Toby Hicks 補充道：“很高興看到澳洲的這項批准反映了數位資產市場的成長和發展。”

Bitcoin ETFs offer several advantages over direct ownership of cryptocurrencies, which are often cited as being too complex for less tech-savvy investors to navigate.

與直接持有加密貨幣相比，比特幣 ETF 具有多項優勢，加密貨幣通常被認為過於複雜，對於不太懂技術的投資者來說難以駕馭。

Firstly, they expose investors to BTC without the complexities of managing private keys and wallets, which are often cited as barriers for less tech-savvy investors. ETFs also trade on regulated exchanges, providing investor protection and transparency that is absent from unregulated cryptocurrency exchanges.

首先，它們讓投資者接觸比特幣，而無需管理私鑰和錢包的複雜性，這通常被認為是不太懂技術的投資者的障礙。 ETF 也在受監管的交易所進行交易，提供不受監管的加密貨​​幣交易所所沒有的投資者保護和透明度。

Bitcoin ETFs are structured similarly to traditional ETFs, offering liquidity and ease of trading during market hours. This structure appeals to institutional investors who require regulated investment vehicles to comply with internal policies and regulatory frameworks.

比特幣 ETF 的結構與傳統 ETF 類似，提供流動性並且在市場交易時間內易於交易。這種結構吸引了需要受監管的投資工具以遵守內部政策和監管框架的機構投資者。

However, the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs does have its challenges. Regulatory scrutiny remains a significant hurdle, with regulators worldwide closely monitoring the crypto space for potential market manipulation and investor protection issues.

然而，比特幣 ETF 的推出確實面臨挑戰。監管審查仍然是一個重大障礙，世界各地的監管機構都在密切監視加密貨幣領域是否存在潛在的市場操縱和投資者保護問題。

Moreover, the volatility inherent in cryptocurrencies, particularly BTC, poses risks that investors must consider when allocating capital to these assets.

此外，加密貨幣（尤其是比特幣）固有的波動性帶來了投資者在向這些資產配置資本時必須考慮的風險。

The announcement suggested that DigitalX BTC will be partnering with investment management firm K2 Asset Management to act as the responsible entity and issuer of the spot Bitcoin ETF, while DigitalX will work with crypto-focused investment fund 3iQ to promote and distribute the product across Australia and internationally.

該公告表明，DigitalX BTC 將與投資管理公司K2 Asset Management 合作，擔任現貨比特幣ETF 的負責實體和發行人，而DigitalX 將與專注於加密貨幣的投資基金3iQ 合作，在澳大利亞和澳大利亞推廣和分銷該產品。

The launch of a second Bitcoin ETF on the ASX marks a pivotal moment in Australia's approach to digital asset investment. It underscores the ASX's commitment to innovation and responsiveness to investor demand in the evolving finance landscape.

在澳洲證券交易所推出第二支比特幣 ETF 標誌著澳洲數位資產投資方式的關鍵時刻。它強調了澳洲證券交易所在不斷變化的金融格局中對創新和響應投資者需求的承諾。

Moreover, introducing multiple Bitcoin ETFs could pave the way for additional digital asset offerings on the ASX and other Australian financial markets. As cryptocurrencies gain wider acceptance among institutional and retail investors globally, Australia's financial regulators and exchanges will likely explore further opportunities to expand the range of digital assets available for investment.

此外，引入多種比特幣 ETF 可以為澳洲證券交易所和其他澳洲金融市場上的更多數位資產產品鋪平道路。隨著加密貨幣在全球機構和散戶投資者中獲得更廣泛的接受，澳洲的金融監管機構和交易所可能會探索進一步的機會來擴大可投資的數位資產範圍。

The success of Bitcoin ETFs on the ASX could also influence regulatory decisions in other jurisdictions considering similar offerings.

比特幣 ETF 在澳洲證券交易所的成功也可能影響其他司法管轄區考慮類似產品的監管決策。

Australia has been taking a proactive approach towards digital asset regulation and investor protection, setting a precedent for other markets that are grappling with integrating cryptocurrencies into traditional financial systems.

澳洲一直在數位資產監管和投資者保護方面採取積極主動的方法，為其他努力將加密貨幣融入傳統金融體系的市場樹立了先例。

On June 15, the ASX approved VanEck's spot Bitcoin ETF (VBTC), which commenced trading on June 20. Data revealed that the VBTC closed its first trading day with $1.3 million in volume — far below the $450 million daily average seen by the nine United States spot Bitcoin ETFs across their first ten trading days.

6 月15 日，澳洲證券交易所批准了VanEck 的現貨比特幣ETF（VBTC），該ETF 於6 月20 日開始交易。遠低於九個聯合交易所的每日平均數4.5 億美元。

ASX data suggested VBTC had a little over $475,000 (700,000 Australian dollars) in trading volume in the first five hours of trading on July 9. An April report from Bloomberg suggested that Australian fund manager Betashares is pursuing a Bitcoin ETF on the ASX.

ASX 數據顯示，7 月 9 日交易的前五個小時，VBTC 的交易量略高於 475,000 美元（70 萬澳元）。