Key Takeaways
Hargreaves Lansdown opens Bitcoin and Ethereum ETN trading for eligible retail savers in the UK, nearly a year after the FCA lifted its ban.
According to BlockchainReporter, Hargreaves Lansdown has opened crypto exchange-traded note trading to eligible retail investors in early September 2026. The UK investment platform now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum-linked ETNs, marking a move beyond its traditional funds, shares, and pensions business. This launch follows the Financial Conduct Authority lifting its ban on retail crypto ETNs.
Investors hold listed instruments tracking bitcoin or ether prices without needing a crypto wallet, with underlying assets held by a regulated custodian and notes trading on the London Stock Exchange. Access is restricted to certified high-net-worth individuals and restricted investors committing under 10% of their net assets. Buyers must pass an appropriateness assessment and observe an FCA-required 24-hour cooling-off period.
The platform warns that notes lack Financial Services Compensation Scheme coverage and investors risk losing all their money. The launch aligns with broader efforts providing UK savers compliant digital asset routes through familiar platforms, while policymakers shape a new UK crypto framework.
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