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Thailand finalizes rules to pave the way for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

2026-10-09 12:11:31
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The Securities and Futures Commission of Thailand has finalized listing rules for cryptocurrency ETFs, limited to Bitcoin and Ethereum only.

On Thursday, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) formally finalized new rules to allow cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be listed on Thailand's major stock exchanges. Initially, only Bitcoin and Ethereum-related products were allowed to be included.

Regulators stated that the rule will officially take effect on October 16, 2026. According to regulations, cryptocurrency ETFs must be exclusively listed and traded on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Initially, products linked to overseas cryptocurrency ETFs (such as depositary receipts) will not be allowed to be listed, and Thai brokerages will also be prohibited from providing services to retail investors other than institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals to invest in overseas cryptocurrency ETFs.

Attakrit Chimphlapibul, co-founder of Bitkub Group, said in an interview: "We have seen precedents in the U.S. market before. The launch of the spot Bitcoin ETF and the spot Ethereum ETF provides institutional and individual investors with more convenient access to new channels for digital assets." This framework opens up a new path for Thai investors to allocate Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure through the stock market.

In addition, the Securities and Futures Commission of Thailand has also revised relevant rules to allow mutual funds and private equity funds to invest in cryptocurrency ETFs established in Thailand. Previously, such funds could only invest in overseas cryptocurrency ETFs.

The new framework also explicitly prohibits securities firms from providing margin loans to investors to purchase cryptocurrency ETFs, and requires fund assets to be kept by digital asset custodians regulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. Investors must receive product information before trading and confirm that they have fully understood the relevant risks.

In terms of operating model, cryptocurrency ETFs must be managed as passive investment vehicles, aiming to track the price performance of the crypto-assets they invest in. During each fiscal year, its average net exposure to a single cryptocurrency must not be less than 80% of its net asset value.

It is reported that the Securities Regulatory Commission of Thailand consulted on the proposed principles in April and May this year, and consulted on the draft regulations in August and September. Regulators pointed out that a majority of respondents supported the proposal.

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