Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF Debuts in London

As a seasoned investor based in Boston, I have witnessed the evolution of the financial landscape with a keen eye. The recent move by Fidelity to list its Bitcoin ETP in London is indeed an interesting development for those of us who closely follow the crypto space. However, as someone who has been around long enough to remember when “crypto” was just a term associated with the Matrix movie, I can’t help but feel that this move will have limited impact on the masses due to its availability only for accredited investors.


Financial heavyweight Fidelity, based in Boston, has made its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) available in London. This ETF carries an annual fee of 0.35%.

In other words, due to the fact that the product is exclusively for accredited investors, it’s quite probable that the impact of this listing will be somewhat restricted.

In March, the primary financial regulatory body in the United Kingdom approved the public offering of these specific products. Stefan Kuhn from Fidelity characterized this move as a “welcoming advancement.”

As someone who has been closely following the evolution of cryptocurrencies, I am thrilled to see Fidelity join the fray by launching a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. This move is significant for several reasons. First and foremost, it signifies that institutional investors are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a legitimate asset class. Having worked with institutional clients throughout my career, I’ve seen how they tend to be cautious about adopting new investments. The fact that Fidelity, one of the world’s largest financial services providers, has entered this space is a strong endorsement of Bitcoin’s potential.

Despite being outshone by BlackRock’s IBIT, the product nonetheless achieved great success.

Financial giant Fidelity Corporation was among the pioneers to venture into the emerging cryptocurrency market, with its CEO, Abigail Johnson, openly advocating for Bitcoin.

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2024-07-31 18:19