In January, the SFC tightened rules by limiting retail traders from accessing crypto spot ETFs, limiting them to skilled traders with portfolios of a minimum of 8 million HKD ($1 Million). Then, in October, the SFC up to date its rule guide to permit a broader vary of traders to have interaction in spot-crypto and ETF investing, stipulating that they cross a information take a look at and meet web value – although lower than the skilled investor threshold – necessities.
