Hostplus Weighs Bitcoin Offering Through Choiceplus Investment Option
According to Bloomberg, Hostplus is considering adding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to its Choice Plus self-directed option, potentially expanding digital asset access for a fund serving about 2 million members.
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Fact Check
The statement is directly supported by a primary report from Bloomberg (March 23, 2026) featuring an interview with Hostplus CIO Sam Sicilia. Multiple secondary news outlets (The Block, Coinness, BeInCrypto) have corroborated the details, including the specific investment vehicle (Choiceplus) and the fund's member count of approximately 2 million.
Summary
Bloomberg reported that Australian pension fund Hostplus is considering adding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to its Choice Plus self-directed investment option. The fund manages about ¥16 trillion in assets and serves roughly 2 million members. The update adds scale and membership context to Hostplus’s previously reported consideration of digital asset access through its Choice Plus platform.
Terms & Concepts
- Bitcoin: A decentralized digital asset that operates on a blockchain, allowing peer-to-peer transfers without a central intermediary.
- cryptocurrencies: Digital assets that use cryptographic networks, typically blockchains, to record ownership and enable transfers.