$BTC #JapaneseSecuritiesFirmsCryptoInvestmentTrusts Traditional Finance Pivots:
Japan’s traditional financial giants are preparing to bring cryptocurrency investment trusts to retail investors, sparking a major institutional shift.
**⚡ The Highlights**
* **The Players:** **SBI Securities** and **Rakuten Securities** are leading the charge by developing in-house crypto funds linked to high-liquidity assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Giants like **Nomura** and **Daiwa** plan to follow.
* **The Access:** A Nikkei survey reveals 11 out of 18 top brokerages are planning crypto products. This removes wallet complexities by allowing exposure directly through existing traditional stock accounts.
* **The Catalyst:** The shift is driven by Japan’s Financial Services Agency reclassifying crypto under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. A planned tax drop from a maximum of 55% to a flat **20%** is expected to take effect in fiscal year 2027.