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Japan's SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are planning to offer crypto investment trusts, according to reports. Another 11 companies have expressed interest in offering crypto funds once the regulatory environment in Japan becomes clearer. This move reflects the growing intent of Japanese financial institutions to expand digital asset offerings for their clients.
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Sign InThis development aligns with a broader regional trend toward digital asset institutionalization, following Hong Kong's launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs in April 2024 (per Reuters data). Compared to regional peers, Japan is working toward updating its legal framework to permit investment firms to hold crypto assets directly, a step experts believe is vital for Japan's financial competitiveness in the Web3 sector.
Regarding economic catalysts, Japan's Household Spending data showed a 2.9% year-over-year decline as of May 11, 2026, which may weigh on retail risk appetite. Investors are now looking toward the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) Summary of Opinions scheduled for late May to gauge any monetary policy shifts that could impact liquidity flows into alternative assets.
Update: Reports have specified that the new trusts will focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum, allowing traders to access these assets through their existing brokerage accounts. This move aims to simplify the investment process by removing the requirement for separate accounts on external cryptocurrency exchanges.
Update: SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities have specifically identified Bitcoin and Ethereum as the underlying assets for their new crypto investment trusts. This move narrows the scope of their offerings toward the most liquid and widely-adopted digital assets in the global market.