Which Hong Kong crypto ETFs are approved by the SFC?

As of June 2026, the SFC has authorized 6 spot crypto ETFs on HKEX: three Bitcoin spot ETFs (3042 ChinaAMC, 3046 Harvest, 3008 Bosera-HashKey) and three Ether spot ETFs (3179 ChinaAMC, 3033 Harvest, 3009 Bosera-HashKey). All were launched on 30 April 2024 and are physically backed with custody by SFC-licensed VA custodians.

What is the lowest TER among HK spot crypto ETFs?

The Bosera-HashKey Bitcoin ETF (3008.HK) has a TER of 0.60% p.a. — the lowest among HK spot BTC ETFs. For Ether, Bosera-HashKey (3009.HK) has a TER of 0.85% p.a. ChinaAMC and Harvest products carry TERs of 0.99–1.00% p.a.

Do HK spot crypto ETFs support in-kind creation and redemption?

Only the Bosera-HashKey products (3008 BTC and 3009 ETH) support in-kind creation and redemption, and only for professional investors. ChinaAMC (3042, 3179) and Harvest (3046, 3033) use in-cash creation only, which means investors cannot directly deposit or withdraw Bitcoin/Ether.

Do HK crypto ETFs pay staking rewards?

No. As of June 2026, none of the SFC-authorized HK spot crypto ETFs pay staking rewards to ETF holders. The ETFs hold physical crypto without participating in staking. If staking is later permitted by the SFC, the issuers may pass through yield — but this has not been implemented.

How do HK crypto ETF fees compare to holding crypto directly on an exchange?

It depends on your exchange custody fee. Typical SFC-licensed VA exchanges (HashKey, OSL) charge around 0.10–0.50% p.a. for custody. If you pay <0.60% in custody fees on the exchange, holding crypto directly is cheaper than the lowest-TER ETF (Bosera-HashKey at 0.60%). The ETF advantage is regulatory protection, brokerage integration, and no key management complexity.

Hong Kong Crypto ETF Comparison: SFC-Approved Spot Bitcoin & Ether ETFs

Compare all 6 SFC-authorised HK-listed spot crypto ETFs on TER, custody, creation mode, and AUM — plus a free tool to estimate your annual holding cost versus keeping crypto directly on an exchange.

TL;DR — HK Spot Crypto ETFs at a Glance

As of June 2026, the SFC has approved 6 spot crypto ETFs on HKEX: 3 BTC (3042, 3046, 3008) and 3 ETH (3179, 3033, 3009). All are physically backed and SFC-licensed. TERs range from 0.60% to 1.00% p.a. The Bosera-HashKey products (3008 BTC / 3009 ETH) offer the lowest TERs and support in-kind creation for professional investors. None currently pay staking yield.

SFC-Approved HK Spot Crypto ETF Comparison

Ticker	Issuer	Asset	TER (p.a.)	Mgmt fee	Custodian	Creation mode	Staking	AUM (HKD M)
3042.HK	ChinaAMC (HK)	BTC	0.99%	0.30%	OSL Digital Securities	In-cash	No	760
3046.HK	Harvest Fund (HK)	BTC	0.99%	0.30%	HashKey Custody	In-cash	No	420
3008.HK	Bosera-HashKey	BTC	0.60%	0.30%	HashKey Custody	In-kind	No	340
3179.HK	ChinaAMC (HK)	ETH	1.00%	0.30%	OSL Digital Securities	In-cash	No	210
3033.HK	Harvest Fund (HK)	ETH	1.00%	0.30%	HashKey Custody	In-cash	No	150
3009.HK	Bosera-HashKey	ETH	0.85%	0.30%	HashKey Custody	In-kind	No	120

Annual Holding Cost Estimator

Estimate your annual holding cost for a HK spot crypto ETF vs keeping crypto directly on an SFC-licensed exchange (e.g., HashKey, OSL).

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ETF costs more by HK$500/yr(3y total: HK$1,500)

Assumes investment stays constant. Does not account for trading commissions, spread, or crypto price movement. ETF custody is simpler; direct exchange requires key management.

Risk Disclaimer: Crypto assets are highly volatile. This tool is for educational comparison only and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. TER/fee figures are based on issuer KFS documents — verify with your broker.

How we compiled this data

ETF data sourced from: HKEX product search (June 2026), SFC's circular on SFC-authorised virtual asset ETFs (December 2023), and individual issuer Key Facts Statements (KFS). AUM figures are approximate as of May 2026. Fee waivers or promotions may apply — check with issuers directly.

How HK Spot Crypto ETFs Work

HK spot crypto ETFs hold physical Bitcoin or Ether in segregated cold storage with SFC-licensed virtual asset (VA) custodians — either OSL Digital Securities or HashKey Custody. Unlike futures-based ETFs, there is no roll cost from contract expiry. The NAV tracks the spot price of BTC or ETH minus the fund's TER.

The SFC approved the first batch of spot crypto ETFs in December 2023, launching on 30 April 2024 — making Hong Kong the first major Asia-Pacific financial centre to list spot BTC and ETH ETFs. (US spot BTC ETFs launched in January 2024; US ETH ETFs in July 2024.)

In-kind creation (Bosera-HashKey products only, professional investors) allows institutional APs to deliver actual BTC/ETH in exchange for ETF units — reducing the ETF's impact on market prices and potentially tightening the bid-ask spread. In-cash creation (ChinaAMC and Harvest) requires the AP to convert fiat to crypto before delivering, adding a step and potentially widening spreads slightly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hong Kong retail investors buy these crypto ETFs through a normal broker?

Yes. All 6 ETFs trade on HKEX under a standard stock code. Any broker licensed for HKEX trading (moomoo, Futu, Tiger, IBKR, etc.) can access them. No crypto wallet or VA exchange account is needed.

Is there stamp duty on HK crypto ETF transactions?

Yes. HK stamp duty of 0.1% per side applies to ETF transactions on HKEX, same as ordinary shares. This is a one-time cost at each buy/sell, separate from the annual TER.

Why is there no staking yield in HK ETH ETFs?

Regulatory constraints under the current SFC framework prevent the ETFs from participating in Ethereum staking. The SFC is considering the issue, and issuers have stated they would pass staking rewards to investors if permitted. As of June 2026 this has not been implemented.

How does the HK crypto ETF annual cost compare to US spot BTC ETFs?

US spot BTC ETFs (IBIT at 0.25%, FBTC at 0.25%, ARKB at 0.21%) have lower TERs than HK products. However, US ETFs are denominated in USD and face US securities regulations — HK ETFs may be more accessible for HK-based investors with existing HKEX brokerage accounts.