Will retail investors be allowed to trade Bitcoin ETFs via sub-brokerage? FSC: Pending assessment

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It has been over a year since the FSC allowed professional investors to trade overseas virtual asset ETFs via sub-brokerage, and the market is closely watching when retail investors might be granted access. Huang Chung-hao, Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Futures Bureau (SFB), stated yesterday (23rd) that the FSC has requested the Taiwan Securities Association to compile a report on the business execution over the past year and international development trends. The report is expected to be received "in the near future," after which the FSC will evaluate whether to open participation to retail investors based on its findings. 14 brokerages participating, trading volume nears NT$10 billion The FSC permitted securities firms to engage in the brokerage of foreign virtual asset ETFs in October 2024. However, due to the need for system adjustments, the business did not officially launch until early 2025. Currently, 14 brokerages offer professional investors the ability to invest in virtual asset ETFs via sub-brokerage, including UBS Securities, President Securities, CTBC Securities, Pocket Securities, Mega Securities, Taishin Securities (including the merged MasterLink Securities), Concord Securities, E.Sun Securities, Cathay Securities, Capital Securities, KGI Securities, Fubon Securities, and SinoPac Securities. According to SFB statistics, as of the end of March this year, the inventory value of foreign virtual asset ETFs held by professional investors through sub-brokerage was approximately NT$1.204 billion, accounting for only 0.06% of the total sub-brokerage market. The cumulative trading volume reached approximately NT$9.899 billion. High threshold for professional investors, retail access currently restricted Currently, access is limited to "professional investors," including professional institutional investors, high-net-worth investment corporations, high-asset clients, legal entities or funds classified as professional investors, and natural persons meeting specific financial and experience requirements. The FSC initially restricted access to professional investors due to the complex nature of virtual assets, their high price volatility, and the higher investment risks associated with these ETFs. Brokerages suggest opening to retail investors; FSC remains cautious According to media reports, some brokerages have recently suggested further opening sub-brokerage trading of virtual asset ETFs to retail investors. Huang Chung-hao stated that the FSC has asked the Taiwan Securities Association to compile statistics on business execution during this period and to review whether any disputes have arisen during actual operations, the level of investor understanding of these products, and the regulatory frameworks for such products in overseas markets. Huang noted that once the Taiwan Securities Association submits the comprehensive report, the FSC will conduct an overall assessment to decide whether to allow retail investor participation. If most countries further relax their restrictions, Taiwan does not rule out following suit.

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