Hong Kong regulators are preparing to authorize digital asset derivatives trading – but exclusively for professional investors and with stringent safeguards.
Financial Services Secretary Christopher Hui’s June 4 announcement confirmed the SFC will prioritize “sound risk management” in all transactions.
The carefully measured expansion comes amid booming crypto markets ($3T+ valuation, $70T annual volume) and follows Hong Kong’s gradual product rollout:
• Virtual asset spot ETFs
• Crypto futures products
• Staking services (HashKey approved April 2025)
This phased approach demonstrates Hong Kong’s strategy to balance financial innovation with investor protection as it competes for global crypto dominance.
