FCA Opens the Door to Crypto ETNs for UK Retail Investors

The Financial Conduct Authority has cleared the path for retail investors in the UK to access crypto exchange-traded notes, or ETNs, starting October 8. These products, which track the price of assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, will now be available through Recognised Investment Exchanges. This officially ends a ban that has been in place since.. The post FCA Opens the Door to Crypto ETNs for UK Retail Investors appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

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FCA Opens the Door to Crypto ETNs for UK Retail Investors

The Financial Conduct Authority has cleared the path for retail investors in the UK to access crypto exchange-traded notes, or ETNs, starting October 8. These products, which track the price of assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, will now be available through Recognised Investment Exchanges. This officially ends a ban that has been in place since January 2021.

Why the FCA Decided to Reverse Course

The original ban was meant to protect consumers from sharp price swings and unclear pricing. But regulators now believe the market has developed enough safeguards to revisit that decision. With professional investors already trading crypto ETNs in the UK since 2024, the FCA sees no reason to keep retail investors entirely shut out.