- Wealth managers Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo have decided to offer spot Bitcoin ETFs to their clients, marking a significant shift in Wall Street’s stance on these investment products.
- This move comes approximately two months after spot Bitcoin ETFs were introduced on major U.S. exchanges.
In a significant move, Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo are set to include spot Bitcoin ETFs in their offerings, responding to heightened demand just two months after these investment products made their debut on major U.S. exchanges. The decision marks a departure from the initial caution exhibited by traditional banks towards these ETFs, with sources revealing that clients with brokerage accounts will soon have the option to trade spot Bitcoin through these wealth management giants.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs, backed by industry giants like BlackRock and Fidelity, have seen substantial success, accumulating over $20 billion in assets under management (AUM) as Bitcoin’s value surged by nearly 50% this year. Despite initial reluctance from some major institutions like Vanguard, Citi Bank, and UBS, the rising capital influx from retail investors, hedge funds, and other controllers has played a pivotal role in the increasing adoption of these investment vehicles.
Following in the footsteps of Citigroup and UBS, who started allowing select customers to invest in spot Bitcoin ETFs in January, Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo are joining the trend. Clients of these institutions, upon request, will now gain exposure to Bitcoin through the ETFs. Notably, Morgan Stanley is reportedly considering a similar move, contemplating providing its clientele with access to spot BTC ETF trading. This signals a broader trend in traditional finance, with more traditional financial giants expected to enter the market, potentially channeling billions of dollars from sidelined capital into Bitcoin through the avenue of ETFs, as suggested by Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan.
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Disclaimer : This article was created for informational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice. An asset’s past performance does not predict its future returns. Before making an investment, please conduct your own research, as digital assets like cryptocurrencies are highly risky and volatile financial instruments.
