Spot crypto and leveraged crypto derivatives have to be answered separately in Hong Kong, and only the first is settled here. Spot: the SFC runs a licensing regime for virtual asset trading platform operators, and an SFC-licensed platform may admit virtual assets for trading by retail clients — the SFC's own conduct FAQ discusses what a platform operator must do when an asset 'available for trading by its retail clients' stops meeting the admission criteria, which only makes sense in a regime where retail trading on a licensed platform is allowed. Licensed platforms carry heavy obligations: custody, Know-Your-Client, AML/CFT, asset-admission criteria, market-abuse prevention, audit, risk management and cybersecurity.
A perpetual on XYZ100 tracks price and does not confer ownership of the underlying — the same contract mechanics apply in every jurisdiction; what differs by country is legal status and funding rails.
2 venues open Nasdaq 100 (XYZ100) perps to traders in Hong Kong.
HyperliquidFour steps from sign-up to an open position.
Hong Kong charges Profits Tax on a territorial basis and expressly excludes profits arising from the sale of capital assets; the Inland Revenue Department also states that no tax is levied on profits arising abroad, even if they are remitted to Hong Kong.
Trading XYZ100 from Hong Kong: legal.
Hong Kong traders can fund Nasdaq 100 (XYZ100) positions using Bank Transfer (HKD), Credit/Debit Card and P2P Marketplace.
4 platforms serve Hong Kong for Nasdaq 100 (XYZ100) trading, among them Aevo, GMX and Hyperliquid.
On Canborsa, traders in Hong Kong can use up to 20x leverage on Nasdaq 100 (XYZ100).
Canborsa charges 0.07% per side (0.14% round trip) on Nasdaq 100 (XYZ100).