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Thailand Finalizes Rules for Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on Stock Exchange

Thailand's securities regulator has issued a regulatory framework enabling single-asset spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds to list on the national exchange starting October 16.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand finalized 11 regulatory notifications on October 8, establishing a framework for spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds to trade on the Stock Exchange of Thailand beginning October 16, 2026. The new guidelines establish formal requirements for fund structures, domestic asset custody, and institutional participation.

Under the rules, funds are restricted to tracking a single asset—either Bitcoin or Ether—and must maintain at least 80% of their net asset value in the underlying cryptocurrency over the financial year. Asset managers must demonstrate appropriate administrative capabilities and employ Thai SEC-approved local custodians for storage.

To mitigate investment risks, Thai brokerages are prohibited from extending margin loans or leverage for crypto ETF purchases. While domestic mutual and private funds are permitted to invest in locally listed crypto ETFs, retail investors remain barred from accessing foreign crypto ETFs through domestic brokerages. As of the announcement, the regulator had not formally approved any specific ETF products.

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