In a major development for the cryptocurrency market, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the country’s first spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
This historic move marks a significant step forward in the mainstream adoption of digital assets within Thailand, providing investors with a structured and accessible way to gain exposure to Bitcoin.
The approval of this ETF will have far-reaching implications for both local and global crypto markets, signaling increased institutional confidence and regulatory support for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
ONEAM leads the charge with the Bitcoin ETF.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved One Asset Management (ONEAM) as the first firm to launch a spot bitcoin ETF in Thailand, targeting wealthy and institutional investors. The ONE Bitcoin ETF Fund of Funds is unhedged and not for retail investors (ONE-BTCETFOF-UI) will be available from May 31 to June 6, with an investment risk level of eight.
The fund is designed to invest in 11 leading global funds to ensure liquidity and safety, with coin holdings that meet international standards and are regulated by regulatory agencies in the US and Hong Kong. should be reviewed.
MFC Asset Management is also seeking SEC approval for a Bitcoin ETF for similar investors. According to Pote Harinasuta, Chief Executive of ONEAM, “Digital assets are an alternative asset with low correlation to other financial assets.
They are suitable to help investors diversify investment risks. Internationally , Bitcoin ETFs are getting recognition The US SEC and Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission have recently allowed the creation of ETFs that invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Regulatory changes and investment insights.
Thailand’s SEC previously announced amendments to allow asset management firms to launch private funds investing in US spot Bitcoin ETFs, following the US SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETF trading on January 11. . This decision is in line with the global trend of increasing investor confidence in Bitcoin ETFs.
SEC Secretary-General Poornanong Budsaratragon emphasized the high-risk nature of these investments despite the growing demand from institutional investors.
Pote Harinasuta highlighted Bitcoin’s potential for high returns, noting an average annual return of 124% over the past 11 years, as opposed to high volatility at 83%. He advised investors to limit bitcoin exposure to 5% of their portfolio, aiming for a return of 8.90% per year.
He stressed on investment security through ETFs, where unit holders’ data and coins are stored offline by a custodian, which provides protection against risks such as data loss or theft, allowing various platforms to Direct investment on farms is affected.