ING Deutschland expands regulated crypto investing by allowing retail clients to access Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETNs through securities accounts.
ING Deutschland has expanded its retail investment services by offering access to cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded notes. The initiative allows clients to get exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana via regulated market instruments. As a result, it enables more accessibility of crypto investing for traditional retail investors.
ING Germany Introduces Regulated Crypto ETNs for Retail Clients
ING Deutschland, also known as ING-DiBa, is one of the largest retail banking organizations in Germany. The bank now enables crypto ETNs trading to be handled directly by existing securities accounts. As a result, clients have no need to interact with private keys or external wallets to access digital assets.
ING Deutschland (ING-DiBa), one of Germany’s largest retail brokers, has opened access for clients to invest in Bitcoin ETPs (ETNs), alongside ETP products for Ethereum, Solana (including staking-enabled variants), and crypto index ETPs. The offerings are provided by issuers such…
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The products that have been newly introduced are Bitcoin ETNs, Ethereum ETNs, and Solana ETNs, along with staking-enabled ETNs. In addition, crypto index ETNs are available to offer diversified exposure to digital assets. These products are backed physically and are made to closely track underlying cryptocurrency prices.
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The ETNs are issued by established providers, and include 21Shares, Bitwise and VanEck. Moreover, all products are traded on regulated exchanges under the existing financial market rules. Therefore, ING places these offers in a structured and transparent investment modality.
The reason for the new products, ING said, is to lower barriers typically linked with crypto investing. Specifically, customers can use familiar banking infrastructure with standard trading processes for investment. As a result, operational risks associated with self custody are significantly reduced.
The bank deemed that there is no need for a separate crypto wallet setup in order to participate. Instead, investments are kept within the clients existing securities investments. This approach is aligned with conventional asset management practices in terms of crypto exposure.
VanEck Partnership Expands Structured Crypto Access and Pricing Clarity
VanEck Europe confirmed a strategic partnership with ING Germany on the rollout of crypto ETNs. The collaboration gives ING customers another avenue to be part of the digital asset markets developments. Importantly, the emphasis is on simplicity and cost transparency.
Martijn Rozemuller, CEO of VanEck Europe, pointed to the rising demand for regulated crypto investment solutions. He said that many investors want to see products that are incorporated into existing depot structures. Therefore, the partnership exposes people to crypto directly in conventional security accounts.
Rozemuller further stated that the need for transparent pricing is a major requirement for retail investors. He stressed that the partnership reflects investor preferences for familiar investment surroundings. As a result, crypto access is in line with conventional portfolio strategies.
From February 2nd, 2026, ING Germany will apply a new fee structure for crypto ETN trading. Orders with a value of 1000 Euro and above will be executed without trading fees. Meanwhile, orders less than 1000 Euros will pay a fixed fee of 3.90 Euros.
In addition, savings plans that are associated with the crypto ETNs offered will be carried out free of charge. This type of pricing model is intended to promote long-term participation and regular investing behavior. As a result, retail investors benefit from predictable cost structures.
Moreover, European banks are slowly adding regulated crypto offerings. ING’s move reflects a wider move towards compliant exposure to digital assets. Such products enable participation and minimize the risks associated with unregulated platforms.
Overall, institutional confidence in crypto-linked products is still on the rise. Therefore, traditional banks are bringing digital assets into the mainstream. ING’s initiative is a further step towards the convergence between traditional finance and regulated crypto markets.
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