Virtune Lists Finland’s First Crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Helsinki

Highlights:

• Virtune has launched the first crypto ETPs that allow Finnish investors to invest in crypto assets through regulated products.
• Finnish investors can now access crypto ETPs through regulated brokers.
• Nasdaq Helsinki has introduced a new segment for ETNs to boost crypto accessibility.

Virtune has established the first crypto exchange-traded products enabling Finnish investors to trade on the Nasdaq Helsinki exchange. Investors can access their usual trading platforms to invest in crypto while using their national currency.

Several crypto ETPs are now available to Finnish investors and can be traded in euros. Finnish investors can access these products through brokers like Nordnet and other Nordic institutions.

VIRTUNE MAKES MAKES HISTORY WITH THE FIRST CRYPTO ETPS ON NASDAQ HELSINKI IN FINLAND

– Virtune, a Swedish-regulated crypto asset manager, becomes the first company to list crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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The new launch opens big possibilities for Finland’s financial markets. This marks Nasdaq Helsinki’s debut in offering crypto ETPs as trading instruments. Virtune introduced five new crypto ETPs at once, making it the biggest crypto ETP launch in the Nordic countries. These financial products are currently open for trading to all Finnish investors.

New Opportunities Open for Finnish Investors to Access Crypto Assets

Virtune’s ETPs allow Finnish investors to invest in crypto assets through regulated products. For the first time, investors can trade crypto through their regular brokerage accounts. This opens up Finland’s €20.5 billion ETP market to crypto investments. The ability to trade in euros makes the process simple and convenient for local investors.

Virtune’s new products provide exposure to popular cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETP allows direct investment in BTC. The Staked Ethereum ETP includes enhanced returns through staking rewards. The XRP ETP gives investors access to XRP, while the Staked Solana ETP combines SOL exposure with a 3% staking return.

Virtune has also launched the Crypto Altcoin Index ETP. This tracks up to ten alternative digital assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum are excluded, and the index rebalances every month. These options give investors diverse ways to include crypto in their portfolios.

Virtune CEO Christopher Kock expressed enthusiasm for this milestone. He stated that the listings will help introduce safe and supervised crypto assets to Nordic customers and emphasized that Virtune’s mission involves making crypto an essential component of investment portfolios.

Nasdaq Helsinki Supports Transparency in Financial Markets

Nasdaq Helsinki launched a fresh trading section focused exclusively on exchange-traded notes under the ETN system. ETNs are listed debt instruments that are dependent on underlying assets. These assets may consist of stock shares, derivative instruments, or cryptocurrency. Market makers provide liquidity for these products.

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Nasdaq has already launched ETN segments in Stockholm and Copenhagen. Nasdaq Helsinki now joins these markets with Virtune as its first issuer. These products meet the standards of a regulated market and give Finnish investors access to alternative investments.

Nasdaq’s senior executive Helena Wedin praised the progress toward new ETN offerings. She emphasized that Nasdaq dominates European markets and continues to grow across different regions. President Husman of Nasdaq Helsinki stated that this new ETN service empowers investors through clear market visibility.

Virtune handles cryptocurrency investments under Swedish financial oversight laws. The company manages $310 million worth of assets through its services while serving over 11,0000 clients. The platform provides secure investment options that institutional and retail investors rely on.