Overview

• Coinbase reports a waiting list of more than 500 prospective SMSF investors, with most planning allocations of up to A$100,000.
• OKX launched its SMSF service in June 2025 and says demand has exceeded expectations.
• Both exchanges are bundling integrated custody, audit‑ready record‑keeping, and referrals to accountants and law firms to meet compliance needs.
• SMSFs now hold about A$1.7 billion in crypto as of March 2025 and account for roughly a quarter of a superannuation system sized at about A$2.7–A$2.8 trillion.
• Regulatory and market cautions persist, with warnings about crypto volatility and, from strategists, potential FX‑hedging cash‑call risks if broader institutional exposure grows.