Danske Bank launches Bitcoin, Ethereum ETPs after 8 years
Danske Bank offers Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs to customers starting February 2026. Denmark's largest bank ended an eight-year internal restriction on cryptocurrency products.
Denmark's largest bank launches crypto products
Danske Bank launched Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products (ETPs) for retail customers in February 2026. The bank is Denmark's largest financial institution with over 5 million retail customers across northern Europe. Danske Bank ended an eight-year internal restriction on cryptocurrency trading that began in 2018.
"As cryptocurrencies have emerged as a more prevalent asset class, we are experiencing an increasing volume of inquiries from clients interested in incorporating cryptocurrencies into their investment portfolios", 11 February 2026. — Kerstin Lysholm, Head of Investment Products & Offering, Danske Bank
Three ETPs from established providers available
Customers access the cryptocurrency products through Danske eBanking and Danske Mobile Banking platforms. The bank selected three ETPs from providers including BlackRock and WisdomTree. Exchange-traded products track cryptocurrency prices without customers holding digital assets directly. The products provide exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum through regulated investment vehicles.
Bank maintains cautious approach to crypto risks
Danske Bank announced the decision on 31 December 2025 in an official press release. The bank refused to support cryptocurrency trading in 2018 and maintained restrictions through 2021. Kerstin Lysholm stated the bank provides regulated products for safer and transparent cryptocurrency investments. The bank emphasized the very high risks involved in cryptocurrency-related investments.
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