Japan Plans to Launch Bitcoin ETF in 2028, May Be More Favored by Individual Investors

According to Nikkei, Japan is expected to launch Bitcoin ETFs as early as 2028. With the revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act bringing crypto assets under financial product regulation, the Japan Financial Services Agency plans to adjust rules related to investment trusts, allowing funds and ETFs to designate crypto assets as primary investment targets, with multiple asset management firms already evaluating the possibility of participation.