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Thailand Finalizes Regulations for Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

Thai regulators have completed framework rules allowing locally listed Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds to begin trading on the national exchange starting October 16.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has established regulatory rules permitting exchange-traded funds tied to Bitcoin and Ether to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, with the framework set to take effect on October 16, 2026.

Under the newly finalized framework, crypto ETFs must trade exclusively on the domestic stock exchange and operate as passively managed funds holding an average net asset exposure of at least 80% to a single underlying cryptocurrency. Assets must be held with SEC-regulated custodians, and brokers are prohibited from offering margin loans for ETF purchases.

The regulations also allow domestic mutual and private funds to allocate capital into Thai-domiciled crypto ETFs. However, retail access remains restricted regarding overseas crypto products, and derivative products linked to foreign crypto ETFs are not permitted under the initial rules.

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