Standard Chartered Hong Kong Debuts Crypto ETF Offering — Will It Spark a November Rally?

Jakarta, Pintu News – In November, Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong branch will launch digital asset trading services, coinciding with the launch of the region’s first Solana ETF (SOL). The initiative is part of the bank’s digital finance strategy that aims to meet growing client demand for digital assets.

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Introduces Digital Asset ETFs

Ho Man-chun, Head of Wealth Solutions at Standard Chartered Hong Kong, announced that virtual asset ETF trading services will be available on their platform from this November. The launch was responded positively by clients who showed high interest in digital investment.

According to a study conducted under the HKMA’s ‘Digital Hong Kong Dollar+’ initiative, about 75% of high net worth clients expressed interest in digital assets, with nearly 80% planning to invest within the next year. Willina Mak, Head of Digital Banking, Customers and Data at the firm, added that more than 70% of survey respondents were optimistic about digital assets launched by local note-issuing banks.

The survey of over 500 clients with liquid assets worth HK$1 million or more found that clients with greater wealth tend to be more confident in diversifying through digital assets.

Asia’s First Solana (SOL) ETF Approved in Hong Kong

Adding to the ETF momentum, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved Asia’s first Solana spot ETF (SOL). The ETF developed by China Asset Management Company (ChinaAMC), named Hua Xia Solana ETF, is scheduled to be listed on October 27 with a minimum investment of around $100. Each trading unit will consist of 100 shares.

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The approval marks the third crypto ETF in the region, following the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) spot ETFs in April 2024. This demonstrates increased regulatory openness and cements Hong Kong’s position as a growing digital asset hub for institutional investors.

Hong Kong ETF Market Still Lags in Asia Pacific

Despite significant developments, the Hong Kong ETF market still lags behind compared to the rest of the Asia Pacific region. While the overall APAC ETF market recorded an annual average growth of 22% over 10 years, the ETF sector in Hong Kong expanded by only 5%.

This suggests that there is still plenty of room for further growth and development in the local ETF market. As more digital assets gain legitimacy and institutional support, Standard Chartered’s ETF offering is expected to be a catalyst for wider adoption in the country.

Conclusion

This latest initiative from Standard Chartered Hong Kong marks an important step in the evolution of digital financial services in the region. With the launch of digital asset ETF trading services, the bank is not only meeting the growing demand from high net worth clients, but also strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a digital finance hub in Asia.

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• Crypto News. Standard Chartered Hong Kong to Launch Crypto ETF. Accessed on October 23, 2025
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