VanEck Bitcoin ETF Now Starts Trading on Major Australian Exchange
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The milestone marks the first time a Bitcoin spot ETF has been available on a major Australian stock market. The listing of VanEck Bitcoin ETF on the ASX is significant as it provides investors with a more accessible and regulated means of investing in Bitcoin.
According to Bloomberg, the VanEck Bitcoin ETF debuted on Thursday with an initial investment of about A$985,000 (US$657,000). This ETF is a feeder fund for the US-based VanEck Bitcoin Trust, which holds assets worth $647 million.
Globally, cryptocurrency ETFs have seen significant interest. In the US, Bitcoin ETFs launched in January and have since accumulated $56 billion in assets, marking a substantial uptake by investors. Hong Kong followed suit in April, launching six funds, although these have seen less interest compared to their US counterparts.
VanEck Australia noted that the approval of US Bitcoin ETFs led to a surge in demand from brokers and financial advisers for similar products in Australia. The trend underscores the growing acceptance of cryptocurrency as a mainstream investment option.
Despite the presence of several Bitcoin ETFs on the CBOE Australia, a competing exchange operated by the local subsidiary of CBOE Global Markets, VanEck Bitcoin ETF is the first to be listed on the main ASX. This positions it alongside some of Australia‘s most prominent corporations, such as BHP and Commonwealth Bank.
The introduction of the VanEck Bitcoin ETF comes as Bitcoin prices have nearly tripled since 2023, despite some stabilization following a peak in March. It is expected to bolster the integration of cryptocurrency within Australia’s financial ecosystem.
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