21Shares Societe Generale Partnership Boost Crypto ETP in EU

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21Shares Societe Generale Partnership Targets EU ETP Market

21Shares  has entered into a market-making partnership agreement with European financial giant Societe Generale. This alliance is expected to enhance liquidity, execution quality, and ease of access for German and Eastern European institutional investors navigating the digital asset market. 

Source: Wu Blockchain

Strategic 21Shares Societe Generale Partnership to Boost Bitcoin and Ethereum ETP Liquidity

By offering over-the-counter liquidity on major fund platforms in Germany and Eastern Europe, SocGen will provide a smooth trading experience of firm’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs (ABTC, CBTC, AETH, and CETH) as part of the arrangement. For institutional trading, these platforms—which are usually run by large financial institutions—are essential infrastructure. The company's flagship cryptocurrency products will now be available to a larger pool of professional investors by joining these platforms, where SocGen serves as a market maker, increasing institutional reach throughout Germany and Eastern Europe.

SocGen's Martina Schroettle Head of ETF Sales Trading UK at SocGen, called the move “a significant milestone” and said the collaboration reflects the bank’s commitment to broadening access to innovative ETPs for institutional clients across Europe.

Alistair Byas-Perry, Global Head of Capital Markets & EMEA Investment expressed his thoughts that “We are thrilled to partner with SocGen, a major player in the European ETF space, as we continue to expand access to our ETPs,”

Europe Crypto Market Gains Momentum with 21Shares Societe Generale Partnership in Digital Assets

For German and Eastern European institutional investors navigating the digital asset market, the partnership is predicted to improve liquidity, execution quality, and accessibility. 21Shares Societe Generale Partnership news will play a major role in Ether ETP inflows which have already surpassed total year's volume, indicating rising investor interest in Ethereum-based assets.

Understanding Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs in a Regulated Framework

Ethereum ETP and Bitcoin ETP are regulated investment products that offer investors with exposure to cryptocurrency prices without direct ownership or management.It offers investors an easy way of investing in the Bitcoin market without having to deal with the complexities of cryptocurrency ownership and security. Ethereum is trading at $3,587.70 USD while Bitcoin is trading at $117,761 USD. Both of the coins are down 3.43% and 0.91% today, respectively.

What Next for 21Shares?

The digital assets manager company filed an S-1 application for the ONDO ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aiming to list and trade the exchange-traded fund. Apart from this, the platform has filed for many other ETFs including Polkadot, Litecoin and XRP. 

The filing is a significant step in bridging the crypto and traditional financial markets. The company is a prominent participant in the European crypto ETP sector, and has been swiftly expanding into the US market. There is a possibility that other large banks in various nations may take 21Shares Societe Generale Partnership into consideration for expansion.  This collaboration can boost the crypto ecosystem in Europe.