澳大利亚准备加入全球加密 ETF 革命

澳大利亚可能很快就会加入美国和香港的行列，上市现货加密货币交易所交易基金（ETF）。据报道，澳大利亚证券交易所 (ASX) 计划在 2024 年底之前批准一些比特币 ETF。这一进展是在全球对基于加密货币的 ETF 兴趣激增之后进行的，而美国类似基金的大量资金流入推动了这一趋势。

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

澳大利亚准备加入全球加密 ETF 革命，多个比特币基金即将面世

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.

澳大利亚有望成为最新的全球加密货币交易所交易基金 (ETF) 中心，因为该国领先的股票交易所澳大利亚证券交易所 (ASX) 预计将在 2024 年底前批准大量比特币 ETF。这一发展凸显了全球范围内加密货币的机构接受度和主流采用度的不断提高。

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.

据接受彭博社采访的消息人士透露，澳大利亚证券交易所正准备为几只比特币 ETF 开绿灯，这标志着澳大利亚加密货币领域的一个重要里程碑。占澳大利亚股票交易量高达 80% 的澳大利亚证券交易所已收到多家热切发行人的 ETF 申请，其中包括全球投资巨头 VanEck 以及当地重量级企业 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.

澳大利亚对基于加密货币的 ETF 兴趣的激增反映了美国和香港等其他金融强国的类似趋势，类似的基金已获得大量资金流入。仅在美国，追踪比特币和其他加密货币的 ETF 产品自 1 月份在纳斯达克上市以来，管理的资产已达到惊人的 531.6 亿美元。

"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 数字资产主管 Justin Arzadon 表示：“流入美国数字资产市场的资金证明数字资产将继续存在。”该公司已经获得了现货比特币和现货以太坊 ETF 的澳大利亚证券交易所股票代码，反映了其对澳大利亚加密 ETF 市场的看涨前景。

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.

与此同时，香港于 4 月 30 日在加密 ETF 领域迈出了关键一步，允许直接投资比特币和以太币的基金开始交易。此举标志着主要金融中心对加密货币的监管接受度不断提高。

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.

推动澳大利亚 ETF 发展的另一个关键因素是该国规模达 2.3 万亿美元的庞大养老金市场。澳大利亚大约四分之一的退休资产存在于自我管理的养老金计划中，这些计划可能会成为现货加密基金的重要买家。 VanEck 澳大利亚投资和资本市场副主管 Jamie Hannah 认为，随着自我管理超级基金、经纪人、财务顾问和平台资金的综合兴趣，澳大利亚加密 ETF 市场有潜力呈指数级增长。

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

尽管热情高涨，但澳大利亚证券交易所 ETF 批准的确切时间表仍不确定。

Previous Setbacks and Cautious Optimism

之前的挫折和谨慎乐观

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.

澳大利亚拥抱现货 BTC ETF 的历程并非一帆风顺。此前曾尝试在规模较小的 CBOE Australia 平台上推出类似的投资产品，但并未获得关注。

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，总部位于北悉尼的加密货币基金管理公司Cosmos Asset Management推出了现货BTC和ETH ETF，但最终因流入不足而退市。 Global X 21Shares 比特币 ETF 也于 2022 年在澳大利亚 CBOE 首次亮相，但仅吸引了约 6200 万美元的资产。

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.

加密货币爱好者并没有被这些障碍吓倒，他们希望在更知名的 ASX 平台上推出现货 BTC ETF 将提供更大的知名度，并有可能吸引更多的资金流入。澳大利亚证券交易所大幅增加的交易量和更广泛的投资者基础被视为推动这些新基金成功的关键因素。

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.

截至周一，比特币交易价格下跌 1.6%，至 62,542 美元左右，从 3 月份达到的 73,737 美元峰值回落。尽管最近出现回调，但机构对基于加密货币的 ETF 的兴趣不断增长，加密货币市场仍然受到提振，这表明资产类别正在成熟，数字资产的未来前景乐观。