Amina and Metalpha Team up in Hong Kong
Swiss-regulated crypto bank Amina teams up with Nasdaq-listed Metalpha to shape Hong Kong’s crypto market.
Amina Bank, a Swiss crypto bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Metalpha Technology, one of Asia’s largest digital asset-focused wealth managers. The collaboration begins with the launch of Principal Fund I, a crypto equity fund designed to capitalize on the rapid rise of publicly listed crypto companies.
Through its subsidiary Amina (Hong Kong), the bank becomes one of the first regulated crypto service providers in the city to offer a product that delivers comprehensive crypto equity exposure. The move reflects Hong Kong’s growing ambition to cement itself as a global hub for institutional and professional digital asset adoption.
Market Evolution Toward Professional Investors
«Hong Kong has strategically focused on building institutional crypto infrastructure first, and we're now witnessing the natural evolution toward broader professional investor adoption,» said Michael Benz, the new Head of APAC at Amina Bank.
He emphasized that the partnership with Metalpha creates a unique value proposition for sophisticated investors and marks only the beginning of a broader product pipeline.
Principal Fund I Outpaces Benchmarks
The launch of Principal Fund I comes at a time of surging institutional demand for regulated crypto exposure, following the meteoric growth of US Bitcoin ETFs to over $150 billion in assets since early 2024.
The fund invests in leading listed equities such as Coinbase, Circle, and MicroStrategy in the US, alongside Hong Kong-listed firms. Since August 2024, it has outperformed its benchmark index by more than 20 percent.
Sophisticated Strategy for Risk-Adjusted Returns
Principal Fund I aims to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns compared to Bitcoin by deploying derivatives strategies that enhance performance and mitigate volatility.
Managed by Hong Kong’s SFC Type 9 licensed LSQ Capital Limited, the fund is open to qualified professional investors, with a minimum ticket size of $1 million.
Building the Bridge Between TradFi and Digital Assets
The Amina–Metalpha partnership establishes a framework for ongoing collaboration, combining Amina’s regulated banking infrastructure with Metalpha’s expertise in proprietary investment strategies.
Together, the firms aim to deliver next-generation wealth management solutions for family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and institutions seeking diversified exposure to the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem.
«In collaboration with Amina, we are supporting global ultra-high-net-worth clients in accessing digital asset opportunities through a more secure, trusted, and regulated approach,» said Monique Chan, CEO of LSQ Capital, Metalpha’s Hong Kong subsidiary.
