澳洲準備加入全球加密 ETF 革命

澳洲可能很快就會加入美國和香港的行列，上市現貨加密貨幣交易所交易基金（ETF）。據報道，澳洲證券交易所(ASX) 計劃在2024 年底之前批准一些比特幣ETF。一趨勢。

Australia Poised to Join Global Crypto ETF Revolution with Multiple Bitcoin Funds on Horizon

澳洲準備加入全球加密 ETF 革命，多個比特幣基金即將面世

Australia is poised to become the latest global hub for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the country's leading equity exchange, is expected to approve a slew of Bitcoin ETFs before the end of 2024. This significant development underscores the growing institutional acceptance and mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies worldwide.

澳洲預計將成為最新的全球加密貨幣交易所交易基金 (ETF) 中心，因為該國領先的股票交易所澳洲證券交易所 (ASX) 預計將在 2024 年底前批准大量比特幣 ETF。範圍內加密貨幣的機構接受度和主流採用度的不斷提高。

According to well-placed sources who spoke to Bloomberg, the ASX is preparing to give the green light to several Bitcoin ETFs, marking a major milestone for the Australian cryptocurrency landscape. The ASX, which accounts for a staggering 80% of Australia's equity trading, has received ETF applications from several eager issuers, including global investment giant VanEck and local heavyweights BetaShares and DigitalX.

據接受彭博社採訪的消息人士透露，澳洲證券交易所正準備為幾隻比特幣 ETF 開綠燈，這標誌著澳洲加密貨幣領域的一個重要里程碑。佔澳洲股票交易量高達 80% 的澳洲證券交易所已收到多家熱切發行人的 ETF 申請，其中包括全球投資巨頭 VanEck 以及當地重量級企業 BetaShares 和 DigitalX。

This surge in interest in crypto-based ETFs in Australia mirrors a similar trend in other financial powerhouses like the United States and Hong Kong, where similar funds have garnered substantial inflows. In the US alone, ETF products tracking Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have amassed a staggering $53.16 billion in assets under management since their debut on the Nasdaq in January.

澳洲對基於加密貨幣的 ETF 興趣的激增反映了美國和香港等其他金融強國的類似趨勢，類似的基金已獲得大量資金流入。光是在美國，追蹤比特幣和其他加密貨幣的 ETF 產品自 1 月在納斯達克上市以來，管理的資產已達到驚人的 531.6 億美元。

"The inflows into the US digital assets market prove that digital assets are here to stay," asserted Justin Arzadon, head of digital assets for BetaShares. The company has already secured ASX tickers for spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum ETFs, reflecting its bullish outlook on the Australian crypto ETF market.

BetaShares 數位資產主管 Justin Arzadon 表示：“流入美國數位資產市場的資金證明數位資產將繼續存在。”該公司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，反映了其對澳洲加密 ETF 市場的看漲前景。

Meanwhile, Hong Kong took a pivotal step in the crypto ETF arena on April 30th, allowing funds that provide direct exposure to Bitcoin and Ether to commence trading. This move signaled a growing regulatory acceptance of cryptocurrencies in major financial hubs.

與此同時，香港於 4 月 30 日在加密 ETF 領域邁出了關鍵一步，允許直接投資比特幣和以太幣的基金開始交易。此舉標誌著主要​​金融中心對加密貨幣的監管接受度不斷提高。

Another key factor driving the ETF push in Australia is the country's massive $2.3 trillion pension market. Approximately a quarter of Australia's retirement assets reside in self-managed superannuation programs, which could emerge as significant buyers of spot crypto funds. Jamie Hannah, VanEck Australia's deputy head of investments and capital markets, believes the Australian crypto ETF market has the potential to grow exponentially with the combined interest from self-managed super funds, brokers, financial advisors, and platform money.

推動澳洲 ETF 發展的另一個關鍵因素是該國規模達 2.3 兆美元的龐大退休金市場。澳洲大約四分之一的退休資產存在於自我管理的退休金計劃中，這些計劃可能會成為現貨加密基金的重要買家。 VanEck 澳洲投資和資本市場副主管 Jamie Hannah 認為，隨著自我管理超級基金、經紀人、財務顧問和平台資金的綜合興趣，澳洲加密 ETF 市場有潛力呈指數級增長。

Despite the enthusiasm, the precise timeline for the ASX's ETF approvals remains uncertain.

儘管熱情高漲，但澳洲證券交易所 ETF 批准的確切時間表仍不確定。

Previous Setbacks and Cautious Optimism

之前的挫折和謹慎樂觀

Australia's journey towards embracing spot BTC ETFs has not been without its setbacks. Previous attempts to introduce similar investment products on the smaller CBOE Australia platform did not gain traction.

澳洲擁抱現貨 BTC ETF 的歷程並非一帆風順。先前曾嘗試在規模較小的 CBOE Australia 平台上推出類似的投資產品，但並未獲得關注。

In 2022, North Sydney-based cryptocurrency fund manager Cosmos Asset Management launched spot BTC and ETH ETFs, but they were eventually delisted due to insufficient inflows. The Global X 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, which also debuted on CBOE Australia in 2022, has only managed to attract around $62 million in assets.

2022年，總部位於北雪梨的加密貨幣基金管理公司Cosmos Asset Management推出了現貨BTC和ETH ETF，但最終因流入不足而退市。 Global X 21Shares 比特幣 ETF 也於 2022 年在澳洲 CBOE 首次亮相，但僅吸引了約 6,200 萬美元的資產。

Undeterred by these hurdles, crypto enthusiasts are hopeful that the introduction of spot BTC ETFs on the more prominent ASX platform will provide greater visibility and potentially attract higher inflows. The ASX's significantly larger trading volumes and broader investor base are seen as key factors that could fuel the success of these new funds.

加密貨幣愛好者並沒有被這些障礙嚇倒，他們希望在更知名的 ASX 平台上推出現貨 BTC ETF 將提供更大的知名度，並有可能吸引更多的資金流入。澳洲證券交易所大幅增加的交易量和更廣泛的投資者基礎被視為推動這些新基金成功的關鍵因素。

As of Monday, Bitcoin was trading 1.6% lower at around $62,542, having retreated from its peak of $73,737 reached in March. Despite this recent pullback, the cryptocurrency market remains buoyed by the growing institutional interest in crypto-based ETFs, signaling a maturing asset class and a positive outlook for the future of digital assets.

截至週一，比特幣交易價格下跌 1.6%，至 62,542 美元左右，從 3 月達到的 73,737 美元高峰迴落。儘管最近出現回調，但機構對基於加密貨幣的 ETF 的興趣不斷增長，加密貨幣市場仍然受到提振，這表明資產類別正在成熟，數位資產的未來前景樂觀。