Nordea, one of Europe’s biggest banks with €648 billion in assets, has announced that it will enable customers to trade Bitcoin ETPs directly on its platforms.
The bank confirmed that, starting December 2025, clients will be able to invest in a synthetic Bitcoin ETP from CoinShares, giving them Bitcoin exposure through regular investment accounts.
Moreover, Nordea will permit the product through its execution-only service, allowing customers to buy and sell it on their own without advice.
MiCA Regulation Sets the Stage
Nordea said the move comes after the full implementation of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in December 2024.
For context, MiCA established the first EU-wide legal framework for cryptocurrencies. Specifically, it sets clear rules for investor protection and regulatory oversight. Nordea noted that the importance of these safeguards before it decided to offer crypto-linked investment products.
According to Nordea, Europe’s more mature crypto regulations have “broadened the basis for crypto-based investment products” and created an environment that supports “new types of business activity and growth” built on blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
Nordic Finance’s Bitcoin Embrace
Meanwhile, the move highlights a trend in the Nordic financial sector, where institutions have been increasingly adding crypto assets within regulated frameworks.
For instance, platforms like Nordnet already offer similar ETP trading options, and crypto fund providers such as Valour are partnering with banks to list regulated ETPs across the region.
Moreover, exchanges like the Norwegian Block Exchange are expanding their fiat-to-crypto services. These moves further connect traditional finance with Europe’s growing tokenized asset markets.
Milestone for Institutional Crypto Access
Ultimately, adding Bitcoin-linked products to Nordea’s trading platforms represents a major step toward the mainstream adoption of regulated crypto investments in Europe. It marks confidence among traditional institutions that digital assets can operate securely within the region’s financial system.
By offering access to Bitcoin exposure, Nordea is reinforcing Europe’s steady move toward a well-regulated environment for institutional participation in crypto, similar to developments seen in the U.S.
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