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Hostplus is reviewing whether to add crypto to Choiceplus, its self-directed investment platform.
The fund manages more than A$150 billion, with Choiceplus accounting for roughly 1% of total assets.
The move would stand out in Australia’s A$4.5 trillion super sector, where most large funds have stayed cautious on crypto.
Hostplus is considering giving members access to cryptocurrencies through its Choiceplus investment option, a potential first for one of Australia’s largest super funds. Bloomberg reported that the fund is reviewing whether Bitcoin and other digital assets could be added to the self-directed platform, which currently represents about 1% of Hostplus’s total assets.
The proposal would mark a notable shift for a sector that has largely avoided direct crypto offerings. Hostplus manages more than A$150 billion in retirement savings, while Australia’s broader superannuation system totals about A$4.5 trillion, making it one of the largest pension markets in the world.Any launch would likely be limited to members using Choiceplus rather than the fund’s main investment options. That structure would let users make their own allocation decisions while reducing the need for the fund to place crypto directly into its broader pooled portfolios. Bloomberg said the review is still ongoing, and no final rollout timeline has been confirmed.
