ING Germany, a branch of the Dutch multinational ING Group, is enhancing access to cryptocurrency investments by forming partnerships with US asset managers Bitwise and VanEck. The bank announced these expansions with the introduction of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs).
The launch brings additional crypto products alongside existing ones offered by 21Shares, WisdomTree, and BlackRock’s iShares. This move emerges in a time of market volatility, as Bitcoin is currently trading down about 10% year-to-date, indicating challenges even with growing acceptance in traditional finance.
New offerings include popular cryptocurrencies
Beginning in February, clients at ING Germany will be able to trade Bitwise crypto ETPs with a minimum order of 1,000 euros ($1,180) free from execution fees; smaller transactions will incur a commission of $4.60. Bitwise has highlighted that these products may also facilitate savings plans without any execution fees.
This promotion encompasses the entire Bitwise offering available on Deutsche Börse Group’s Xetra platform, focusing particularly on three products: Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP (BTC1), Bitwise MSCI Digital Assets Select 20 ETP (DA20), and Bitwise Physical Ethereum ETP (ZETH).
Additionally, VanEck’s crypto ETNs on offer will include 10 securities based on Bitcoin, Ether, Algorand, Avalanche, Chainlink, Polkadot, Polygon, and Solana, as well as two basket ETNs.
Global crypto ETPs have experienced significant outflows recently, with reports of $3.43 billion lost over the last two weeks, reflecting a challenging start to 2026. Notably, Bitcoin ETFs saw a recovery on Monday, experiencing inflows totaling $562 million.
