Bitpanda to launch stock and ETF trading as crypto exchanges pivot to full-stack financial apps
Bitpanda will launch trading for over 10,000 stocks and ETFs on January 29, integrating them into its existing app.Summary
European crypto platform Bitpanda announced it will launch trading for over 10,000 stocks and ETFs on January 29, combining them with its existing crypto, index, and precious metals offerings into a single regulated investment app.
This move positions Bitpanda as potentially Europe's most comprehensive regulated investment platform, offering both full-share and fractional investing. Trades will incur a flat €1 fee per stock or ETF, with no custody charges or payment for order flow. The expansion follows similar trends among other crypto exchanges like Kraken and Bitget, which are pivoting towards becoming "everything apps" by integrating traditional financial products, although Bitpanda's offering consists of traditional regulated securities rather than tokenized assets.
The product expansion precedes the firm's potential initial public offering, with reports suggesting Bitpanda is preparing a Frankfurt listing as early as the first half of 2026, targeting a valuation between €4 billion and €5 billion.
(Source：The Block)