Japan Bitcoin and Crypto ETFs Expected by 2028 as SBI and Nomura Prepare Products

Major Japanese financial institutions SBI Holdings and Nomura are reportedly preparing to launch Bitcoin and cryptocurrency Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Industry experts suggest that these Japan ETFs could begin trading on local exchanges as early as 2028. This move signals a significant step in Japan's evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets, aiming to provide investors with regulated and accessible exposure to the crypto market. The development follows global trends of traditional finance embracing cryptocurrency investment vehicles and could position Japan as a key hub for digital asset investment in Asia.