Osaka Exchange plans to launch Bitcoin futures in 2028

The Osaka Exchange, part of the Japan Exchange Group (JPX), plans to launch a Bitcoin futures market in 2028 to meet the risk-hedging needs of institutional investors in BTC ETFs, Nikkei reported. The move aligns with a plan announced by Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) in January to amend the Investment Trust Act enforcement order in 2028, which would classify cryptocurrencies as a specific asset class eligible for investment.