澳大利亚澳大利亚证券交易所迎来第二只比特币交易所交易基金（ETF）

此举反映了澳大利亚金融市场投资者需求和对加密货币不断增长的接受度。它拓宽了投资者的渠道

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.

澳大利亚证券交易所 (ASX) 将于 7 月 12 日迎来第二只比特币交易所交易基金 (ETF)，DigitalX 的产品将于当地时间上午 10 点开始以股票代码 BTXX 进行交易。

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).

这一发展正值数字资产作为可投资产品合法化和主流化的全球趋势。拥有澳大利亚一些最大的上市公司的澳大利亚证券交易所正在响应投资者对加密货币敞口日益增长的需求，特别是比特币（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.

继今年早些时候第一只 ETF 首次亮相后表现平淡，澳大利亚证券交易所推出了第二只比特币 ETF，但该 ETF 仍然吸引了散户和机构投资者的浓厚兴趣。

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.

这种不断增长的需求反映了更广泛的全球趋势，即传统金融机构正在将数字资产作为多元化投资组合的一部分，这一举措始于 2021 年美国多个实物支持的 BTC ETF 获得批准。

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

DigitalX 首席执行官 Lisa Wade 将 BTXX 的批准称为一个分水岭时刻。

“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.

韦德在周一的一份声明中表示：“DigitalX 比特币 ETF 是一款现货 ETF 产品，通过受监管的流动性基金结构为 ASX 客户提供直接获取比特币的机会。”

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 补充道：“很高兴看到澳大利亚的这一批准反映了数字资产市场的增长和发展。”

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.

与直接持有加密货币相比，比特币 ETF 具有多项优势，加密货币通常被认为过于复杂，对于不太懂技术的投资者来说难以驾驭。

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，它们让投资者接触比特币，而无需管理私钥和钱包的复杂性，这通常被认为是不太懂技术的投资者的障碍。 ETF 还在受监管的交易所进行交易，提供不受监管的加密货币交易所所不具备的投资者保护和透明度。

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.

比特币 ETF 的结构与传统 ETF 类似，提供流动性并且在市场交易时间内易于交易。这种结构吸引了需要受监管的投资工具以遵守内部政策和监管框架的机构投资者。

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，比特币 ETF 的推出确实面临着挑战。监管审查仍然是一个重大障碍，世界各地的监管机构都在密切监视加密货币领域是否存在潜在的市场操纵和投资者保护问题。

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

此外，加密货币（尤其是比特币）固有的波动性带来了投资者在向这些资产配置资本时必须考虑的风险。

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.

该公告表明，DigitalX BTC 将与投资管理公司 K2 Asset Management 合作，担任现货比特币 ETF 的负责实体和发行人，而 DigitalX 将与专注于加密货币的投资基金 3iQ 合作，在澳大利亚和澳大利亚推广和分销该产品。国际上。

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.

在澳大利亚证券交易所推出第二只比特币 ETF 标志着澳大利亚数字资产投资方式的关键时刻。它强调了澳大利亚证券交易所在不断变化的金融格局中对创新和响应投资者需求的承诺。

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，引入多种比特币 ETF 可以为澳大利亚证券交易所和其他澳大利亚金融市场上的更多数字资产产品铺平道路。随着加密货币在全球机构和散户投资者中获得更广泛的接受，澳大利亚的金融监管机构和交易所可能会探索进一步的机会来扩大可投资的数字资产范围。

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

比特币 ETF 在澳大利亚证券交易所的成功也可能影响其他司法管辖区考虑类似产品的监管决策。

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.

澳大利亚一直在数字资产监管和投资者保护方面采取积极主动的做法，为其他努力将加密货币融入传统金融体系的市场树立了先例。

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，澳大利亚证券交易所批准了 VanEck 的现货比特币 ETF（VBTC），该 ETF 于 6 月 20 日开始交易。数据显示，VBTC 在第一个交易日收盘时成交量为 130 万美元，远低于九个联合交易所的日均 4.5 亿美元。各州在比特币 ETF 的前 10 个交易日内进行现货交易。

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 数据显示，7 月 9 日交易的前五个小时，VBTC 的交易量略高于 475,000 美元（700,000 澳元）。彭博社 4 月份的一份报告显示，澳大利亚基金管理公司 Betashares 正在 ASX 寻求比特币 ETF。