- Thai market weakness is influencing the company’s shift.
- The potential fundraising amount is about $200 million.
- IPO activity in Hong Kong is heading for a four-year high.
Bitkub is considering a potential listing in Hong Kong, as per a Bloomberg report, signalling how crypto companies across Asia are reassessing where to raise capital as regulatory frameworks and market performance continue to diverge.
The discussions suggest that regional players are increasingly looking beyond their home markets to tap investor interest and align with the region’s shifting regulatory map.
Hong Kong IPO plans
Experts say Bitkub may pursue the Hong Kong route as early as next year, although the plans remain under evaluation.
The company is studying how a listing there could support expansion and strengthen its position in a region where crypto regulation is evolving.
The potential deal size, under review as discussions continue, notes Bloomberg, is expected to be around 200 million dollars, though the final structure could change as conditions develop.
Thai market pressures
Thailand’s stock market conditions appear to be a central factor behind the shift.
The domestic exchange has struggled this year, posting one of the weakest performances globally.
New listings have seen a weighted average decline of more than 12%, placing pressure on companies looking to attract stable demand.
The SET Index has also fallen by about 10%, prompting some firms to explore more resilient capital markets across Asia.
Bitkub had previously explored a local listing, but the prolonged downturn has encouraged a reassessment of regional options with stronger liquidity.
Hong Kong digital assets push
Hong Kong has been positioning itself as a regulated centre for digital assets, aiming to regain ground lost during earlier market retreats.
The city has introduced a licensing framework for crypto platforms to create a clearer regulatory environment and support investor confidence.
Bloomberg states that officials are also working on measures that may encourage more exchanges and institutions to operate within the market, although overall trading activity remains quiet for now.
A Bitkub listing would contribute to the city’s plan to draw more international companies and expand its role in the Asian digital assets landscape.
Regional competition for listings
A listing by Bitkub would support Hong Kong’s wider efforts to attract firms from outside mainland China.
The city is heading for its strongest year for first-time share sales in four years, with Bloomberg estimating potential proceeds of more than $40 billion by year’s end.
For now, the consideration of a Hong Kong listing highlights how regional players are adapting to a rapidly changing environment.
As Asian markets refine their regulatory approaches and compete to establish stronger positions in digital assets, companies such as Bitkub are reassessing where their future growth and investor access may be best supported.
