Vanguard’s $11T Door Opens to Bitcoin
- Vanguard, which manages $11 trillion in investments, is letting its 50 million clients trade crypto ETFs and mutual funds starting on December 3, 2025.
- This includes well-known cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana, which is a big change from Vanguard’s past refusal to deal with digital assets.
Vanguard has always been known for being careful with its investments and avoiding risky or trendy assets like cryptocurrencies. But in a surprising move, the company said that some crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds will be able to use its brokerage platform. This starts on December 3, 2025, and it will make it easier for a lot of people to get to digital assets.
Vanguard is one of the biggest players in the game because it manages $11 trillion in assets. It’s not just dipping a toe; by letting ETFs tied to Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana, it’s inviting 50 million people to look into regulated crypto products.
Vanguard had been saying no to crypto for years, saying it was too risky and volatile. The company now thinks that ETFs are safer ways to invest because regulators have approved them. It’s a nod to the growing number of clients who want crypto but don’t want to deal with owning it directly.
Starting on Tuesday, people who use Vanguard’s app and website can buy and sell these funds. No more jumping through hoops or using different platforms. Vanguard’s low-cost, index-focused style could bring new money into the crypto markets because it appeals to long-term savers.
But don’t expect the whole crypto world to go crazy. Vanguard is picky; only ETFs and mutual funds that mostly hold these coins are good enough. It’s sticking to its roots of smart investing and staying away from direct crypto trading and other risky options.
