SBI Holdings latest update on applications for Crypto Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
SBI Holdings, a leading Japanese financial services company, has announced plans to launch crypto Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), marking a significant shift for the company. The proposed ETFs, which are currently in a preliminary stage, aim to target individual investors once regulatory revisions are complete.
The two types of ETFs that SBI Holdings plans to launch include a Crypto-Assets ETF, providing direct exposure to both Bitcoin and XRP, and a Digital Gold Crypto ETF, combining over 50% holdings in gold ETFs with crypto assets. This move could broaden access to crypto investments, particularly for institutional and retail investors seeking regulated products.
If approved, these ETFs could drive greater adoption and liquidity for Bitcoin and XRP within Japan, facilitating easier, regulated access for investors. The introduction of a gold-crypto hybrid ETF may also attract more risk-sensitive or conservative investors who might otherwise avoid crypto-only products.
The prospect of these ETFs would represent a significant development in Japan’s crypto market, as these could become the first ETFs to include XRP alongside Bitcoin in a regulated framework. This move could potentially expand institutional and retail participation under clearer regulatory oversight.
However, SBI has not yet submitted formal applications for crypto ETFs in Japan as of early August 2025. The company is awaiting regulatory clarity from Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) concerning crypto asset inclusion under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA). Despite several media reports in late July and early August about SBI filing for ETFs linked to Bitcoin and XRP, SBI officially clarified these filings are still pending and contingent upon forthcoming legal revisions.
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The upcoming Crypto-Assets ETFs by SBI Holdings aim to offer direct exposure to both Bitcoin and XRP, targeting individual investors once crypto regulations have been revised. The introduction of these regulated products could potentially expand institutional and retail participation in Japan's crypto market.
Meanwhile, the regulatory environment in Japan continues to evolve, with the potential inclusion of certain digital assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) having the power to significantly impact the financial and crypto sectors, fostering innovation and potentially boosting XRP and BTC price trajectories.
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