Policy reversal: Vanguard will permit third-party crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform.
Launch date: Trading begins December 2, 2025, for funds holding Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana.
Client impact: Over 50 million investors managing $11 trillion gain access to regulated digital assets.
Vanguard Group Inc., managing $11 trillion in assets, has reversed its longstanding opposition to cryptocurrencies by opening its brokerage platform to select crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds, according to Bloomberg.
The change, effective December 2, 2025, allows Vanguard’s more than 50 million brokerage clients to trade funds primarily holding Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana, excluding those tied to meme coins or unregulated assets.
This move comes amid growing demand for regulated crypto products, with spot Bitcoin ETFs amassing nearly $120 billion since their January 2024 debut. Rivals like BlackRock have seen substantial inflows, prompting Vanguard to adapt.
Vanguard Crypto Ban Ends Vanguard reverses its crypto ban, allowing trading of Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana from December 2.
— Cryptopress (@CryptoPress_ok) December 2, 2025
Leadership influence: The shift follows the appointment of Salim Ramji, a former BlackRock executive, as CEO in late 2024. Ramji has emphasized meeting diverse investor needs without launching Vanguard’s own crypto products.
“Cryptocurrency ETFs and mutual funds have been tested through periods of market volatility, performing as designed while maintaining liquidity,” said Andrew Kadjeski, head of brokerage and investments at Vanguard, in a statement cited by The Block.
Analysts note potential risks, including crypto’s inherent volatility. A recent market drawdown erased over $1 trillion since early October 2025, highlighting the sector’s sensitivity to economic factors like interest rates.
Decrypt highlights that this provides a gateway for traditional investors, potentially injecting fresh capital into digital assets.
For context, verified X accounts like @kyledoops noted the reversal as a key institutional milestone.
ICYMI:• Vanguard opens crypto ETFs to clients starting Tuesday, reversing its long anti-crypto stance• China’s central bank doubles down on its crypto ban with stricter action on stablecoins• Grayscale launches the first spot Chainlink ETF today• Japan to apply a flat…
— Kyledoops (@kyledoops) December 2, 2025
Balanced outlook: While the access broadens options for crypto exposure via regulated vehicles like smart contracts-backed ETFs, experts advise caution. “Investors should understand the risks,” Kadjeski added, per CryptoNews.
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