Jacobi Bitcoin ETF Opens to Retail Investors in Europe After Guernsey Greenlight
Jacobi Asset Management has unlocked access to its Bitcoin ETF for retail investors across Europe, marking a major step forward in mainstream adoption of regulated crypto investment products.
The decision comes after the Guernsey Financial Services Commission removed previous limitations that confined the fund to professional investors only. Jacobi’s ETF, first launched on Euronext Amsterdam in 2023, was initially restricted by minimum investment thresholds and regulatory designations.
With these barriers lifted, individual investors across eligible European jurisdictions can now gain exposure to Bitcoin through traditional brokerage and investment platforms, without needing to rely on unregulated exchanges or direct crypto custody.
“This breakthrough signals a broader shift in how digital assets are being treated within established financial frameworks,” said Peter Lane, CEO of Jacobi Asset Management. “We’ve built this fund with institutional-grade infrastructure from day one, and now it’s available to the wider investing public.”
The ETF continues to be backed by Zodia Custody, providing secure, insured, and regulated digital asset custody. Legal and compliance efforts behind the transition were supported by firms such as Collas Crill, Midshore Consulting, and Sigma Asset Management.
Lane noted that the move also reflects Guernsey’s evolution as a progressive hub for digital finance. “Expanding access to retail investors underlines Guernsey’s role in shaping the future of compliant crypto investment.”
As crypto markets gain legitimacy in regulated spaces, Jacobi’s retail-friendly ETF may serve as a test case for similar products across Europe—bringing digital asset investing one step closer to the mainstream.
