UK Retail Crypto ETPs Launch: Bitcoin & Ethereum on LSE
UK retail crypto ETPs can now be traded on the London Stock Exchange under the FCA’s updated digital assets framework. Asset managers BlackRock, 21Shares, WisdomTree and Bitwise have launched physically backed Bitcoin ETPs and Ethereum ETPs with fees from 0.05% to 0.35%. These retail crypto ETPs are available through regulated brokers and tax wrappers like ISAs and SIPPs. Executives at 21Shares and WisdomTree praised regulatory support, while BlackRock expects UK crypto investors to reach four million by next year. The FCA plans further regulations on stablecoins, lending and market infrastructure by 2026. Market observers anticipate fresh inflows to boost liquidity, align the UK with US and EU markets, and drive broader adoption.
Bullish
The launch of regulated retail crypto ETPs on the LSE is likely to attract new capital inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum products. Lower fees, tax-efficient wrappers and institutional support should boost liquidity and adoption. Over the short term, demand for ETPs may drive price momentum. In the long run, compliant retail access under a robust FCA framework aligns the UK market with the US and EU, underpinning sustained growth and investor confidence in BTC and ETH.