Kraken 從現貨比特幣 ETF 繁榮中獲利

Kraken 旗下的 CF Benchmarks 已成為現貨比特幣交易所交易基金 (ETF) 激增的主要受益者，為約 240 億美元的加密貨幣 ETF（包括貝萊德 159 億美元的基金）提供參考資料。透過許可費，CF Benchmarks 已經獲得了加密貨幣基準市場的很大一部分，並參與了在香港新推出的比特幣 ETF，預計將進一步擴展到韓國和以色列。

Crypto Exchange Unit Cashes In on Spot-Bitcoin ETF Boom

加密貨幣交易所因現貨比特幣 ETF 繁榮而獲利

New York, United States - Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has emerged as a significant beneficiary of the recent surge in spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which debuted in the United States in January and were introduced in Hong Kong earlier this week.

美國紐約 - 領先的加密貨幣交易所 Kraken 已成為近期現貨比特幣交易所交易基金 (ETF) 激增的重要受益者，該基金於 1 月在美國首次亮相，並於早些時候在香港推出本星期。

Through its subsidiary, CF Benchmarks, Kraken provides reference data for approximately $24 billion in cryptocurrency ETFs, primarily Bitcoin funds, including BlackRock's $15.9 billion U.S.-based vehicle. The company licenses its benchmarks to these funds in exchange for fees that typically increase in proportion to the assets under management (AUM).

Kraken 透過其子公司 CF Benchmarks 提供約 240 億美元的加密貨幣 ETF（主要是比特幣基金）的參考數據，其中包括貝萊德 159 億美元的美國基金。該公司將其基準許可給這些基金，以換取費用，這些費用通常與管理資產（AUM）成比例增加。

According to CF Benchmarks, it holds approximately 50% of the crypto benchmarking market and is collaborating with the newly launched Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong. CEO Sui Chung anticipates the expansion of crypto ETFs into South Korea and Israel.

根據 CF Benchmarks 的數據，它佔據了加密貨幣基準市場約 50% 的份額，並正在與香港新推出的比特幣 ETF 合作。執行長 Sui Chung 預計加密 ETF 將擴展到韓國和以色列。

"South Korea is a market where ETFs have become the preferred vehicle for long-term savings," Chung stated in an interview. "Furthermore, digital assets have gained significant adoption in that market."

「在韓國市場，ETF 已成為長期儲蓄的首選工具，」Chung 在接受採訪時表示。 “此外，數位資產在該市場已被廣泛採用。”

CF Benchmarks initially projected $5 billion in AUM for the U.S. spot-Bitcoin ETFs utilizing its indexes this year; however, the actual amount has surpassed that estimate by more than fourfold. Chung anticipates AUM for the Hong Kong products to reach $1 billion by the end of 2024.

CF Benchmarks 最初預計今年利用其指數的美國現貨比特幣 ETF 的資產管理規模將達到 50 億美元；然而，實際金額已超過估計數四倍以上。 Chung 預計，到 2024 年底，香港產品的資產管理規模將達到 10 億美元。

The U.S. ETFs initially contributed to a rally that propelled Bitcoin to a record high of almost $74,000 in March; however, the token has since lost approximately $14,000 in value due to waning investor demand. On Wednesday, the collective group of nearly a dozen U.S. products experienced their largest daily net outflow, reducing their AUM to approximately $47 billion.

美國 ETF 最初推動了 3 月比特幣價格上漲，創下近 74,000 美元的歷史新高；然而，由於投資者需求減弱，該代幣的價值已損失約 14,000 美元。週三，由近十幾種美國產品組成的集體經歷了最大的每日淨流出，其資產管理規模減少至約 470 億美元。

Despite this recent dip, CF Benchmarks remains optimistic. Chung anticipates revenue growth in the "mid-double digits" this year, building upon the company's £6 million ($7.5 million) revenue reported in 2022. Additionally, CF Benchmarks plans to increase its workforce by approximately one-third, reaching a total of over 40 employees.

儘管近期出現下滑，CF Benchmarks 仍然保持樂觀。 Chung 預計，在該公司2022 年報告的600 萬英鎊（750 萬美元）收入的基礎上，今年的收入將實現「中兩位數」成長。使員工總數達到員工40餘人。

Kraken acquired CF Benchmarks in 2019 for a nine-figure sum, according to company statements at the time. Founded in 2017, CF Benchmarks provides Bitcoin pricing for derivatives on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, which remains a key revenue generator.

根據當時的公司聲明，Kraken 於 2019 年以九位數的價格收購了 CF Benchmarks。 CF Benchmarks 成立於 2017 年，為芝加哥商品交易所的衍生性商品提供比特幣定價，該交易所仍然是主要的收入來源。

As the crypto market continues to evolve, Kraken and CF Benchmarks are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for spot-Bitcoin ETFs and other cryptocurrency-related financial products.

隨著加密貨幣市場的不斷發展，Kraken 和 CF Benchmarks 處於有利位置，可以利用對現貨比特幣 ETF 和其他加密貨幣相關金融產品不斷增長的需求。