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The Reversal: Vanguard now permits trading of crypto ETFs/mutual funds, ending its controversial multi-year ban. The Scope: Access is limited to “Investment Grade” assets: Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana. The Guardrail: The firm explicitly bans memecoins, citing the SEC’s 2025 “Collectibles” guidance. Vanguard Group capitulated to market demand Tuesday, reversing a strict four-year policy to allow its 50 million clients to trade cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. The $11 trillion asset manager will now facilitate access to regulated products tied to Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana, effectively normalizing crypto assets within the world’s most conservative investment portfolios. The shift, as reported by Bloomberg, follows an ongoing demand from both retail and institutional investors, despite a market environment defined by price corrections and a crypto-sector drawdown exceeding $1 trillion since early October. Related: Vanguard Appoints Former BlackRock Executive Salim Ramji as New CEO Expanded Access for Millions of Brokerage Users The change gives more than 50 million Vanguard brokerage clients, who collectively oversee more than $11 trillion, the ability to buy and sell regulated crypto wrappers that meet the firm’s eligibility criteria. The products will be treated similarly to other non-core asset classes already available through the platform. The move comes as crypto-linked ETFs continue to rank among the fastest-growing segments in the U.S. fund industry. Spot Bitcoin ETFs launched in January 2024 accumulated billions in inflows, including about $70 billion in BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, down from approximately $100 billion two months earlier but still one of the largest single products in the space.  Operational Readiness Cited as Key Factor Vanguard stated that the internal processes required to support crypto ETFs and mutual funds have advanced. According to Andrew Kadjeski, Head of Brokerage and Investments, these funds have maintained liquidity and functioned as intended during periods of heightened volatility.…

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