On January 23, 2025, StashAway made a major announcement. The platform is adding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) for its user base in Malaysia to invest in, opening the door for people to invest in the two largest cryptocurrencies safely through a well-regulated platform.
With Trump, the 47th US President, coming in with his strong pro-crypto viewpoint, major support exists for crypto-friendly regulations. Investors, too, have proactively shown a renewed interest in this growing asset class.
For the crypto market, this is a pivotal moment. Institutional adoption of digital assets has increased; for example, the price of BTC
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Although mainstream crypto adoption is growing, some investors are still not confident in this asset class. Many investors are wary of the complexities of owning crypto assets.
A major concern is the risk of losing funds tied to a lost or compromised private key for a crypto wallet. Additionally, crypto exchanges often have intricate fee structures, including trading and withdrawal fees, which deter potential investors.
“Many of our clients have expressed interest in the long-term potential of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin but have been hesitant because of security concerns or the complexities of navigating crypto exchanges,” said Wong Wai Ken, Country Manager for StashAway Malaysia.
StashAway Relies on A Research-Based Approach to Help Users Calibrate Crypto Exposure
Studies have shown that allocating established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to a diversified portfolio decreases the risk of exposure and volatility, enhancing long-term returns. For instance, it was found that allocating 5% towards Bitcoins in a traditional 60/40 portfolio significantly improves the risk-to-reward ratio.
StashAway is adding Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs to Flexible Portfolios, an existing offering by the company. Flexible Portfolio allows investors to easily and securely calibrate their crypto exposure.
This offering allows platform users to customize their portfolios with over 70 ETFs representing different asset classes. Investors can create diversified portfolios that include crypto assets and traditional ones like equities, bonds, and gold.
Aligned with StashAway’s transparent fee structure, Flexible Portfolios offers straightforward management fees for investors. The fee ranges from 0.2% to 0.8% per annum with no lock-ins or minimum investment requirements. The management fee is a flat 0.3% per year for portfolios containing a single ETF.
Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) are available on Flexible Portfolios and have an expense ratio of 0.25% annually.
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Other Platforms Offering Crypto ETFs in Malaysia
StashAway is not the only platform offering crypto ETFs in Malaysia, though. With the growing crypto adoption in this region alongside a global push towards cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, the competition in this market is heating up.
Cross Light Capital and Affin Bank entered a partnership to launch Malaysia’s first crypto fund for ETF last year. In contrast to StashAway however, this fund caters to sophisticated investors with a high tolerance for risk.
Investors are advised to adopt a long-term strategy, ideally spanning 5 to 10 years. The minimum initial investment required is US$1000. An initial sales charge of up to 5% applies, along with an annual management fee of 2%. Withdrawal fees are, however, not charged.
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