ING Germany is quietly but confidently widening its crypto offering, teaming up with US-based asset managers Bitwise and VanEck to give everyday investors more ways to access digital assets.
The move adds fresh momentum to the bank’s growing crypto lineup and signals that traditional finance isn’t backing away from crypto, even in choppy market conditions.
New Partnerships, Familiar Names
The latest additions include crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) from Bitwise and crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) from VanEck.
These sit alongside existing crypto investment vehicles already available on ING’s platform from established issuers such as 21Shares, WisdomTree and BlackRock’s iShares.
In simple terms, ING clients now have a broader menu of crypto-linked products, all wrapped in structures that feel familiar to traditional investors.
Launching During a Tough Market Spell
The timing is notable. Bitcoin is down around 10% so far this year, and the wider crypto market has been anything but calm.
Still, ING’s expansion highlights a clear trend: even when prices wobble, major banks and asset managers continue to build infrastructure for long-term crypto adoption.
Rather than chasing hype, this rollout feels more like a steady bet on crypto becoming a permanent part of mainstream investing.
What ING Clients Can Trade from February
From February, ING Germany customers can start trading Bitwise crypto ETPs with minimum order sizes of €1,000.
Those larger trades come without execution fees, while smaller orders carry a modest commission of about €4.60.
Bitwise also confirmed that its products can be included in savings plans without execution fees, a feature that could appeal to long-term investors who prefer to drip-feed money into crypto exposure rather than make big one-off bets.
Spotlight on Bitwise’s Core Products
While the Bitwise promotion applies across its full range on Deutsche Börse Group’s Xetra platform, ING is putting particular emphasis on three flagship products:
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Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP (BTC1)
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Bitwise MSCI Digital Assets Select 20 ETP (DA20)
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Bitwise Physical Ethereum ETP (ZETH)
Together, these cover both single-asset exposure and a broader basket of digital assets, offering different ways to play the crypto market.
VanEck Brings a Broader Altcoin Mix
VanEck’s contribution leans heavily into variety.
ING’s platform now lists 10 VanEck crypto ETNs tied to assets such as Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Polygon, Polkadot, Chainlink, Avalanche and Algorand.
On top of that, there are two basket-style ETNs for investors who want diversified crypto exposure in a single product.
This range gives ING clients access not just to the biggest names, but also to well-known altcoins that have carved out their own niches.
ETPs vs ETNs, Explained Simply
Although ETPs and ETNs often get mentioned in the same breath, there’s a key difference.
ETPs generally hold the underlying assets they track, similar to ETFs.
ETNs, on the other hand, are unsecured debt instruments that mirror the performance of an index rather than holding the assets themselves.
Both structures are widely used in traditional markets, and their inclusion shows how crypto is being slotted into familiar financial frameworks.
A Rocky Start for Crypto ETPs in 2026
Globally, crypto ETPs haven’t had the smoothest start to the year.
According to CoinShares, these products have shed about $3.43 billion over the past two weeks, with roughly $1 billion in net outflows so far in 2026.
That said, there are signs of resilience.
After a recent sell-off, Bitcoin ETFs bounced back on Monday, pulling in $562 million in fresh inflows, data from SoSoValue shows.
What Comes Next for ING and Crypto?
ING Germany’s latest move doesn’t scream short-term speculation.
Instead, it looks like another brick laid in a long-term strategy to make crypto a standard option for retail investors.
With big-name partners, fee-friendly structures and a growing product range, the bank appears to be betting that digital assets will remain relevant, regardless of near-term price swings.
What’s next may depend less on daily charts and more on how comfortable traditional investors become with crypto living alongside stocks, bonds and funds in their portfolios.
