Key Highlights
- The ETN lineup includes major assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Polygon, Chainlink, and diversified crypto indices.
- The move follows VanEck’s broader crypto push, including the recent launch of the Avalanche ETF (VAVX) on Nasdaq with integrated staking rewards.
- Signals growing institutional acceptance in Europe, as traditional banks increasingly bridge conventional finance and digital assets.
Global asset manager VanEck has announced a partnership with ING Germany, the country’s third-largest bank, to offer retail customers seamless access to cryptocurrency-linked investment products. Beginning February 2026, ING Germany’s retail clients can trade VanEck’s suite of Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs) directly through their existing “Direct Depot” brokerage accounts.
This integration allows investors to gain exposure to digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) without the complexities of managing private keys or digital wallets. The firm already has a history of moving in asset classes, which include gold investment, emerging markets, and EFTs, and is now expanding into digital assets.
Lowering the barrier to entry
The partnership aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and the digital asset economy. By utilizing familiar banking infrastructure, ING Germany is positioning itself as a primary gateway for regulated crypto exposure.
Under the new arrangement, ING Germany customers can trade 11 VanEck crypto ETNs with reduced or zero execution costs:
- Orders of €1,000 or more: No execution fees
- Orders below €1,000: Flat fee of €3.90
- Savings plans: Executed free of charge
The pricing model is designed to make crypto investments more accessible for long-term and retail investors using traditional brokerage accounts.
“Many investors want a solution that fits into their existing portfolio structures and also offers transparent costs. This partnership delivers exactly that—it brings crypto exposure to where investors are already investing: in their securities accounts,” says Martijn Rozemuller, CEO of VanEck Europe.
List of VaEck crypto ETNs available
The 11 crypto ETNs offer both single-asset and diversified exposure:
- DE000A28M8D0 VanEck Bitcoin ETN
- DE000A3GPSP7 VanEck Ethereum ETN
- DE000A3GWEU3 VanEck Crypto Leaders ETN
- DE000A3GWNE8 VanEck Algorand ETN
- DE000A3GV1T7 VanEck Avalanche ETN
- DE000A3GXNV0 VanEck Chainlink ETN
- DE000A3GSUC5 VanEck Polkadot ETN
- DE000A3GV1U5 VanEck Polygon ETN
- DE000A3GXNT4 VanEck Smart Contract Leaders ETN
- DE000A3GSUD3 VanEck Solana ETN
- DE000A3GSUE1 VanEck TRON ETN
These products allow investors to participate in the crypto market via regulated securities traded on traditional exchanges.
VanEck’s “altcoin” ETFs
The partnership with ING Germany follows VanEck’s recent move in the U.S. market. Earlier this year, VanEck launched the first Avalanche exchange-traded fund on Nasdaq, listed under the ticker VAVX, giving investors regulated exposure to AVAX without directly holding the token. The ETF tracks AVAX’s price and incorporates staking rewards into its net asset value, offering a yield of about 5.6% as of January 23.
While early trading activity was modest, the launch reflects a broader shift toward using familiar ETF vehicles to gain exposure to blockchain infrastructure. It also serves as a test of investor appetite for crypto assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Institutions are increasingly seeking to diversify their exposure within regulated market structures.
Further, traditional banks are also increasingly adopting crypto-linked products. The distinction between traditional finance and digital assets is becoming increasingly hazy. The VanEck-ING Germany partnership signals increasing institutional acceptance for crypto ETNs in Europe, offering regulated low-cost access to digital assets through established banking platforms.
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