On July 19, the Pandy Bitcoin ETF (2818), managed by the licensed virtual asset firm Pandy, commenced trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The ETF experienced a notable intraday surge exceeding 13%, ultimately closing at 7.98 Hong Kong dollars, marking a daily gain of 1.64%. Pandy’s CEO, Ren Junfei, announced strategic plans to introduce a spot Ethereum ETF featuring a staking mechanism later this year, aiming to enhance investor returns beyond traditional spot holdings.
Unlike conventional spot ETFs, Pandy’s forthcoming Ethereum product will incorporate staking components, designed to generate additional revenue streams. The company is actively engaging with regulatory bodies to establish robust frameworks for investor protection and operational protocols concerning subscription and redemption processes.
The current Pandy Bitcoin ETF operates as a passive fund directly holding Bitcoin, with an initial listing price near 7.8512 HKD per unit and a lot size of 100 shares, resulting in an approximate entry cost of 786 HKD. The fund charges a 1% management fee, with BOCI Prudential Trustee acting as trustee and administrator, and OSL Digital Securities Limited providing secure Bitcoin custody services.