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Crypto · October 20, 2026

Swiss Regulator Approves First Retail Fund That Holds Bitcoin Directly

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The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has approved Switzerland’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that holds Bitcoin directly for retail investors. While the regulator waived traditional diversification rules for this fund, it imposed strict requirements regarding custody and investor protection. This move follows the existence of exchange-traded products (ETPs) and crypto funds previously restricted to qualified investors in the Swiss market.

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  • FINMA approved the first retail Bitcoin ETF in Switzerland (FINMA)

Claimed · 1

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  • Multiple fund providers have submitted Bitcoin ETF applications (FINMA)

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • FINMA approved the first retail Bitcoin ETF in Switzerland.
  • The fund holds Bitcoin directly rather than through derivatives.
  • The regulator waived standard diversification rules for this specific fund.
  • Strict custody and investor-protection safeguards were mandated.

Reported by only some outlets

  • FINMA cited a growing appetite for cryptocurrency investments as a reason for the approval.
  • Multiple other fund providers have submitted Bitcoin ETF applications to the Swiss regulator.
  • The approval follows earlier listings of crypto ETPs and funds for qualified investors.

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