香港首次推出比特幣和以太幣 ETF 現貨，開啟數位化浪潮

香港有條件批准了首個現貨比特幣和以太幣交易所交易基金（ETF），為該城市成為亞洲第一個接受加密貨幣作為主流投資工具的城市鋪平了道路。嘉實基金管理公司和博時資產管理公司等至少三家離岸中國資產管理公司已獲得香港證券及期貨事務監察委員會（證監會）有條件批准推出ETF。就在三個月前，美國推出了第一隻現貨比特幣 ETF，該 ETF 已經吸引了約 120 億美元的淨流入。

Hong Kong Takes Crypto Leap, Approving First Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

香港實現加密貨幣飛躍，批准首隻現貨比特幣和以太幣 ETF

Hong Kong has granted conditional approval for its first spot bitcoin and ether exchange traded funds (ETFs), marking a significant milestone in the city's efforts to establish itself as a hub for digital assets.

香港已有條件批准其首個現貨比特幣和以太幣交易所交易基金（ETF），這標誌著該市努力將自己打造成數位資產中心的一個重要里程碑。

The approvals, granted by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), will allow asset managers to launch virtual asset spot ETFs in the coming weeks. The funds, tracked against the spot prices of bitcoin and ether, provide investors with a new avenue for exposure to these cryptocurrencies.

證券及期貨事務監察委員會 (SFC) 的批准將允許資產管理公司在未來幾週內推出虛擬資產現貨 ETF。這些基金根據比特幣和以太幣的現貨價格進行追踪，為投資者提供了接​​觸這些加密貨幣的新途徑。

"This step further enhances Hong Kong's position as an international financial center and a hub for virtual assets," said Bosera Asset Management (International), one of the approved asset managers.

獲批准資產管理公司之一的博時資產管理（國際）表示：“此舉進一步增強了香港作為國際金融中心和虛擬資產中心的地位。”

The conditional approvals follow three months after the United States launched its first spot bitcoin ETFs, which have already attracted billions of dollars in investments. Hong Kong's move signals its intention to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving digital asset market.

有條件批准是在美國推出首個現貨比特幣 ETF 三個月後獲得的，該 ETF 已經吸引了數十億美元的投資。香港此舉顯示其有意在快速發展的數位資產市場中保持競爭力。

"The introduction of virtual asset spot ETFs not only provides investors with new asset allocation opportunities but also reinforces Hong Kong's status as a leading financial center," said China Asset Management's Hong Kong unit.

華夏基金香港分部表示：“虛擬資產現貨ETF的推出不僅為投資者提供了新的資產配置機會，也鞏固了香港作為領先金融中心的地位。”

The ETFs will employ an "in-kind" subscription mechanism, allowing investors to purchase shares directly using bitcoin or ether. This innovation aims to facilitate seamless access to cryptocurrencies for a wider investor base.

ETF將採用「實體」認購機制，讓投資者直接使用比特幣或以太幣購買股票。這項創新旨在促進更廣泛的投資者群體無縫存取加密貨幣。

Chinese financial institutions, seeking to diversify their investments amid volatile equity markets, have expressed keen interest in Hong Kong's crypto asset development. The conditional approvals will enable them to participate in this emerging sector.

尋求在股市波動中實現投資多元化的中國金融機構對香港的加密資產開發表達了濃厚的興趣。有條件批准將使他們能夠參與這個新興領域。

The approved ETFs will be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, subject to final listing approval. However, the SFC did not provide specific details of the conditional authorizations, emphasizing that they are contingent upon various conditions, including fee payments and regulatory compliance.

獲批准的ETF將在香港聯交所上市，以最終上市批准為準。不過，證監會沒有提供有條件授權的具體細節，強調這些授權取決於各種條件，包括費用支付和監管合規性。

Bitcoin has surged by over 50% this year, reaching an all-time high of $73,803 in March. As of Monday, it was trading around $66,000.

比特幣今年已飆升超過 50%，3 月達到歷史新高 73,803 美元。截至週一，其交易價格約為 66,000 美元。

Hong Kong's embrace of crypto assets aligns with its broader ambitions to become a global financial hub. By offering regulated and accessible investment products, the city aims to attract investors and foster innovation in the rapidly growing digital asset ecosystem.

香港對加密資產的擁抱與其成為全球金融中心的更廣泛雄心一致。透過提供受監管且易於獲取的投資產品，該市旨在吸引投資者並促進快速發展的數位資產生態系統的創新。

The conditional approvals for spot bitcoin and ether ETFs are expected to have a positive impact on the development of Hong Kong's crypto asset market, providing investors with new opportunities to participate in this burgeoning industry.

現貨比特幣和以太坊ETF的有條件批准預計將對香港加密資產市場的發展產生積極影響，為投資者提供參與這個新興產業的新機會。