AMINA Bank, a Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)-regulated crypto bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Metalpha, a digital asset-focused wealth management firms.
The collaboration begins with the distribution of Principal Fund I and is intended to develop further digital asset solutions.
Through its Hong Kong subsidiary, AMINA (Hong Kong) Limited, the bank will be among the first regulated crypto service providers to introduce a comprehensive crypto equity exposure product for qualified professional investors in Hong Kong.
Michael Benz, Head of APAC at AMINA Bank, said:
“Hong Kong has strategically focused on building institutional crypto infrastructure first, and we’re now witnessing the natural evolution toward broader professional investor adoption. Through our partnership with Metalpha, AMINA is positioned to bridge this transition to provide the sophisticated investment strategies that the market demands. This is just the first of many products we will be working on together.”
The launch comes amid growing institutional demand for crypto exposure, with US Bitcoin ETFs recording rapid growth in assets under management, surpassing US$150 billion since early 2024.
Principal Fund I provides exposure to the wider crypto ecosystem through a portfolio of listed equities, including companies such as Coinbase, Circle and MicroStrategy in the US, as well as firms listed in Hong Kong.
Since August 2024, the fund has outperformed its benchmark index by more than 20%.
Its strategy aims to deliver stronger risk-adjusted returns than bitcoin by using derivatives to manage performance and volatility.
The fund is managed by Hong Kong SFC Type 9 licensed LSQ Capital Limited and is open to qualified professional investors with a minimum investment of USD 1 million.
Monique Chan, CEO of Metalpha’s Hong Kong licensed subsidiary LSQ Capital, said:
“In collaboration with AMINA Bank, we are supporting global ultra-high-net-worth clients in accessing digital asset opportunities through a more secure, trusted, and regulated approach.”
The partnership combines AMINA’s regulated infrastructure with Metalpha’s expertise in investment strategies and is intended to strengthen digital asset wealth management offerings in Hong Kong.
It will focus on family offices, high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors seeking structured exposure to the digital asset sector.
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