🚨Hong Kong's Bold Move: Ethereum ETFs with Staking Features on the Horizon! 🛠️💹
According to Yat Siu, Chairman of blockchain giant Animoca Brands, this approval is nearly certain and could happen within a year. This move could give Hong Kong a significant edge over the US, where the SEC has yet to support such features. 🚀
In January, the US SEC approved multiple Bitcoin spot ETFs, prompting the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to follow suit in April with six Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs. However, their performance has lagged behind their US counterparts, with trading volumes in Hong Kong reaching only HKD 87.58 million on the first day—less than 1% of the US's USD 4.6 billion. 📉📊
Yet, there's hope. Ethereum spot ETF issuers in Hong Kong are actively working to integrate staking, potentially boosting the market. 💡📈 Livio Weng, CEO of HashKey, stated they have a plan to generate more returns without adding risk, aiming to implement it in a compliant manner. Glenn Woo from Blockdaemon echoed this sentiment, noting positive discussions with issuers and custodians about launching staking services for ETFs. 🤝🔧
This innovation could bridge the gap between Hong Kong and the US markets. 🌉 Data from The Block reveals that Hong Kong's Bitcoin spot ETFs had a trading volume of USD 10.28 million from Tuesday to Thursday this week, while the US hit USD 1.42 billion on Thursday alone. Yat Siu believes staking rewards could attract more funds to Hong Kong, making their ETFs more competitive. 💪💸
With industry consensus and efforts underway, staking might be the key to revitalizing Hong Kong's cryptocurrency ETF market. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development! 📢✨