Vanguard plans to allow access to crypto ETFs on its platform
Fri, Sep 26, 2025 ▪ 5 min read
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Vanguard, a bastion of financial conservatism, is preparing to take an unexpected step towards cryptocurrencies. The asset management giant is contemplating opening access to crypto ETFs on its brokerage platform. If this evolution materializes, it would mark a significant strategic shift and reinforce the incorporation of these assets into the institutional financial landscape.
In brief
Vanguard, the second largest asset manager in the world, would consider opening access to crypto ETFs for its clients.
This possible strategic shift contrasts with the company's historically conservative position regarding cryptocurrencies.
So far, Vanguard has prohibited the purchase of spot Bitcoin ETFs, even after their approval by the SEC in early 2024.
If confirmed, this decision could accelerate institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies on a large scale.
Vanguard would consider access to crypto ETFs for its clients: a historic turn?
According to information published on X this September 26, "Vanguard is preparing to authorize access to crypto ETFs on its brokerage platform," while institutions regain control with massive Bitcoin purchases.
In fact, the second largest asset manager in the world has so far shown firm opposition to investment products related to cryptocurrencies. Despite the SEC's approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024, the passive management giant had refused to offer their purchase to its clients, even blocking orders on some products like BlackRock's IBIT or Fidelity's FBTC.
This potential policy change would represent a notable break from a strategy that has been very conservative until now. Vanguard has distinguished itself from its competitors by its systematic refusal to expose its clients to cryptocurrencies,