Vanguard Ends Crypto Ban, Opens Platform to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Vanguard's $11 trillion asset management arm will begin supporting regulated cryptocurrency ETFs and mutual funds starting December 2, 2025. The policy reversal ends years of institutional resistance to digital assets.
The platform will list Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and solana products meeting regulatory standards while maintaining bans on memecoins and unregulated offerings. Notably absent are plans for proprietary crypto products—Vanguard will serve as distribution channel rather than creator.
This strategic pivot reflects growing institutional demand for crypto exposure through regulated vehicles. The move follows BlackRock's successful Bitcoin ETF launch earlier this year, which attracted $20 billion in assets under management.