Singapore’s global asset management industry has achieved a major innovative breakthrough. 8CAPITAL Asset Management (SINGAPORE) Pte. Ltd. (abbreviated as 8CAPITAL), a leading platform based in Singapore, has officially launched the cryptocurrency product “ETFT”. By integrating traditional financial market experience with blockchain technology, this product offers global investors a secure and accessible digital asset investment pathway. This marks the entrance of cryptocurrency investment into a new, institutionalized, and regulatory-compliant phase.
Global ETF Market Rapidly Expands, Crypto Investment Demand Surges
According to data from independent research firm ETFGI, as of January 2025, the total global ETF market size reached USD 15.12 trillion, with a cumulative net inflow surpassing USD 1.67 trillion for 66 consecutive months. Among these products, equity ETFs alone grew by nearly USD 1 trillion over the past year.
Meanwhile, despite volatility, the cryptocurrency market has shown a strong long-term growth trend for major assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, attracting interest from both institutional and retail investors. However, high technical barriers, lack of security, and regulatory uncertainty remain key obstacles for retail participation.
8Capital launched the cryptocurrency product “ETFT” in response to a deep understanding of these market challenges. The product invests in major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum using a passive management strategy to track market indexes. It helps investors diversify risks beyond a single asset while benefiting from digital asset growth.
Key Advantages: Security, Compliance, and Balanced Technological Advancement
1. Strict Compliance System with Global Regulatory Certification
The external asset management platform CapAssetM works closely with regulatory authorities such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ensure the “ETFT” cryptocurrency meets international oversight standards.
The product will adopt a transparent disclosure mechanism similar to traditional ETFs, including:
– Daily portfolio disclosures
– Quarterly operational reports
– Independent audits
This enables investors to clearly understand asset allocation and associated risk structures.
2. Advanced Technology Ensures Asset Security
The company has established strategic partnerships with leading global digital asset custodians, implementing a hot wallet–cold wallet segregation system. Over 90% of assets are stored in offline cold wallets for maximum protection against cyberattacks. The remainder is kept in hot wallets to ensure transaction liquidity.
Additionally, the security system includes:
– Multi-signature verification
– Blockchain encryption throughout the transaction process
– Regular audits by third-party audit firms
This multi-layered approach builds a comprehensive, multi-level security protection system.
3. Diversified Allocation with Low-Cost Participation
The “ETFT” cryptocurrency product covers various major crypto assets and employs dynamic rebalancing strategies to mitigate the volatility risks of single assets. Investors don’t need to directly hold cryptocurrencies—through a traditional brokerage account, they can buy/sell in minimum units of 100 shares, significantly lowering entry barriers.
Long-term cost advantages:
– Management fees significantly lower than actively managed mutual funds
– Transparent fee structure through passive management models
– Cost efficiency through economies of scale
Industry Significance: A Milestone in the Integration of Traditional Asset Management and Digital Assets
Ray Hen, CEO of 8Capital, stated:
“The launch of the ‘ETFT’ cryptocurrency product is a significant milestone in the integration of traditional financial markets with digital assets. We are committed to bringing the mature ETF product model into the crypto space, allowing investors to seize market growth opportunities while avoiding technical and security risks.”
Industry experts highlight that this product will accelerate the evolution of crypto investments from the “fringe” to the “mainstream.”
For institutional investors, the regulated “ETFT” offers a new option for asset allocation.
For retail investors, there’s no longer a need to learn private key management or navigate complex exchanges—dramatically improving ease of participation.
Platform Strength: From Traditional ETFs to Crypto Innovation
As a leading fund management institution in Singapore, CapAssetM has accumulated deep experience in traditional markets. Its managed products—such as the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (global equities) and iShares Gold Trust ETF (gold assets)—have combined assets under management exceeding USD 10 billion. The company has earned market trust through detailed strategies and robust risk management.
In entering the crypto field, the company has assembled a team of experts in finance, blockchain, and quantitative analysis to ensure top-level product design and operations.
Future Outlook: Building a Global Digital Asset Investment Ecosystem
8Capital plans to use this launch as a starting point to further expand its “ETFT” crypto product line. It will issue single-asset and thematic “ETFTs” based on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Meanwhile, leveraging its Singapore headquarters, the company aims to gradually advance into the Asia-Pacific, European, and American markets, striving to become a global leader in digital asset investment.
About 8CAPITAL
8CAPITAL Asset Management (SINGAPORE) Pte. Ltd. focuses on fund innovation and global asset allocation. Its business covers equities, bonds, funds, futures, options, and emerging digital assets. Guided by the concept of “Technology-Driven Investment,” the company is committed to providing diversified and compliant financial solutions for institutional and individual investors.
