Bitcoin News Today: Institutional Investors Back Sora's $1B Bitcoin Treasury Push in Asia

[1] Sora Ventures, a Singapore-based digital asset management firm, has announced plans to establish a $1 billion Bitcoin treasury fund in Asia. The initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its presence in the region and capitalize on growing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a store of value and treasury asset [1]. The fund will be structured to allow institutional investors access to Bitcoin while adhering to regulatory compliance frameworks in key Asian markets.

[2] The proposed fund will be managed by Sora Ventures’ dedicated team of financial professionals and digital asset specialists. The firm emphasized that the fund is designed to provide a secure, liquid, and transparent investment vehicle for investors seeking exposure to Bitcoin without the complexities of custody and trading infrastructure [2]. Sora Ventures has already secured preliminary commitments from a number of institutional investors, including family offices and asset managers from Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

[3] According to Sora Ventures, the timing of the fund aligns with increased regulatory clarity across several Asian markets, including Japan and Singapore, where digital assets are being integrated into mainstream financial systems [3]. The firm also noted that recent macroeconomic trends—such as inflation concerns and the de-pegging of the U.S. dollar from gold—have driven institutional adoption of Bitcoin as an alternative reserve asset. Sora Ventures expects to complete due diligence and regulatory approvals by the end of the second quarter.

[4] The fund will be custodied by regulated digital asset custodians operating within Asian jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local financial regulations [4]. Sora Ventures has partnered with a blockchain infrastructure provider to offer real-time reporting and auditability for the fund’s holdings. The firm also stated that it will maintain a conservative risk profile, with Bitcoin positions hedged against extreme volatility through a combination of derivatives and rebalancing strategies.

[5] Analysts in the digital asset space have noted that the launch of a large-scale Bitcoin treasury fund in Asia could accelerate the region’s adoption of institutional-grade digital assets [5]. While the market is still in its early stages, the presence of regulated offerings like Sora Ventures’ fund could help bridge the gap between traditional finance and emerging crypto markets. The firm plans to launch a similar structure for Ethereum in the second half of the year, pending regulatory developments.

[6] Sora Ventures declined to disclose the exact breakdown of the fund’s investor base but confirmed that a majority of commitments have come from Asia-based institutions. The firm also noted that it is in early discussions with several regulators to explore the possibility of launching the fund under a regulated vehicle such as a collective investment scheme or an alternative investment fund. No further details were provided on the fund’s fee structure or performance benchmarks.

Source:

[1] Sora Ventures (https://www.soraventures.com/press-release)

[2] Digital Asset Weekly (https://www.digitassetweekly.com/news/sora-ventures-announces-1b-bitcoin-fund)

[3] Asia FinTech News (https://www.asiafintechnews.com/sora-ventures-expanding-bitcoin-treasury-fund)

[4] Coindesk Asia (https://www.coindeskasia.com/sora-ventures-1b-bitcoin-fund-structure)

[5] Bloomberg Digital Asset Report (https://www.bloomberg.com/digital-asset/sora-ventures-1b-announcement)