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Valour has received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products to retail investors. These products are now live on the London Stock Exchange and open to everyday traders, not just institutions.
The new listings include Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs that use physical backing and staking mechanics. This setup gives investors exposure to crypto prices without holding the assets directly, which keeps wallets, keys, and panic attacks off the table.
The approval marks a shift in the UK’s stance on crypto products. Regulators lifted the retail ban in October, opening the door for firms to roll out regulated digital asset tools with clearer rules and stronger oversight.
Valour had earlier launched similar products for professional investors only. This move expands access and aligns the UK with other markets that already allow retail crypto ETPs, including Brazil, where Valour recently introduced a Solana-based product.
Footnotes:
ETP: A regulated product that tracks an asset’s price and trades on stock exchanges.
Staking: Locking crypto to support a network in return for rewards.
