Vanguard Opens Crypto Doors With Broad BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL ETF Rollout

Published at 2025-12-02 17:45:22

Vanguard’s decision to let clients access ETFs linked to BTC, ETH, XRP and SOL marks a notable shift for a major traditional asset manager. By making these crypto products available on its platform, Vanguard expands mainstream exposure to digital assets and lowers a barrier many investors faced when seeking regulated, exchange-traded routes into crypto markets.

The move matters because it helps normalize crypto as a portfolio component for millions of retail and advisory clients, potentially boosting liquidity and price discovery across the affected tokens. It also raises questions about custody, fees and volatility that investors and advisors will need to weigh. For the broader market, Vanguard’s step may prompt other legacy firms to follow, accelerating institutional integration of digital assets into conventional investment strategies.

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