Hong Kong Spot ETFs Hit $8.75M, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs $78M

Key Points:

• Hong Kong’s six crypto spot ETFs reach HK$68.4M ($8.75M) on day two, with Bitcoin leading.
• Three Ethereum ETFs record only $0.6M trading volume, indicating preference for Bitcoin.
• U.S. Bitcoin ETFs register $78M trading volume, underlining growing mainstream crypto investment.

On May 2, the burgeoning market for cryptocurrency spot ETFs in Hong Kong witnessed a substantial surge in trading activity, with the total trading volume reaching an impressive HK$68.4 million, equivalent to approximately $8.75 million.

This surge in trading volume occurred on only the second day since the launch of six cryptocurrency spot ETFs in the region, underscoring the growing investor interest in these investment vehicles.

However, despite the overall robust trading volume, the performance of Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong remained relatively subdued. Of the six cryptocurrency spot ETFs traded, the trading volume of three Ethereum ETFs amounted to only $0.6 million. This discrepancy in trading volumes between Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs suggests a prevailing preference among investors for Bitcoin-based investment products, potentially due to Bitcoin’s established status as the leading cryptocurrency.

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs’ Dominance and Impact on Market Trends

Across the Pacific in the United States, the trading volume of Bitcoin ETFs on May 1 painted a contrasting picture. The combined trading volume across the 11 U.S. Bitcoin ETFs stood at approximately $78 million, significantly surpassing the trading volume of cryptocurrency spot ETFs in Hong Kong. This robust trading activity underscores the strong demand for Bitcoin investment products among U.S. investors, reflecting Bitcoin’s widespread acceptance and adoption as a mainstream investment asset.

The disparity in trading volumes between Hong Kong’s Ethereum ETFs and the U.S. Bitcoin ETFs highlights distinct investor preferences and market dynamics in different regions. While Bitcoin continues to dominate the cryptocurrency investment landscape, Ethereum’s relatively lower trading volume suggests that it may take some time for Ethereum-based investment products to gain traction among investors compared to Bitcoin.