Futu Becomes First Licensed Brokerage To Offer BNB Order-Book Trading in Hong Kong

Futu Securities, Hong Kong's largest retail brokerage, has become the first licensed brokerage in the city to offer BNB order-book trading pairs. The service is available only to Hong Kong-qualified Professional Investors, who must have a portfolio of at least HK$8 million.

This move comes as BNB Chain continues to rank among the most active ecosystems by developer engagement. In recent times, the chain has appeared alongside Ethereum and Polygon in a developer activity snapshot, signaling sustained technical momentum.

The brokerage's decision to limit BNB order-book trading to Professional Investors is seen as a calculated step in Hong Kong's crypto framework. This approach mirrors how other regulated entities have approached initial crypto offerings in the city, starting with institutions and high-net-worth individuals before any broader rollout.