Regulated crypto ETP & ETF news and analysis for European investors #

ETP Insider is an independent publication covering the regulated exchange-traded products (ETPs and ETNs) that give European investors exposure to crypto assets — without holding tokens directly, running a wallet, or trusting an unregulated exchange.

While much of the headline noise is about US spot ETFs, the vehicle most European investors can actually buy is an ETP/ETN listed on a European exchange and held in an ordinary brokerage account. We explain the difference, track the catalysts, and profile the issuers behind these products.

What we cover #

• News — fast, sourced coverage of the Solana ETF/ETP story: approval status, filings, listings and inflows. Read the latest →
• Solana ETF & ETP — our flagship guide to getting regulated SOL exposure in Europe, including how a European Solana ETP differs from a US spot ETF. Read the pillar →
• Learn — plain-English education: ETP vs ETF and what is a crypto ETN for UK and EU investors.
• Issuers — who builds these products. Start with our overview of crypto ETP issuers in Europe, covering 21Shares, VanEck, Bitwise and CoinShares.

Why “ETP”, not “ETF” #

In the US, the spot crypto vehicle is an ETF. In Europe, the equivalent is almost always an ETP — frequently structured as an ETN (exchange-traded note). The economics are similar for an end investor, but the legal wrapper, regulator and risk profile differ. Knowing which one you are buying matters, and it is the single most common point of confusion we see. Our ETP vs ETF explainer breaks it down.

Editorial standards #

Crypto investing is a high-risk, “your-money-or-your-life” (YMYL) topic, so we hold ourselves to a high standard. Every article is written against our editorial policy, cites primary sources where possible, and carries a clear risk warning. We are transparent about any issuer relationships on our about page and disclaimer.

Not financial advice. Capital at risk. The value of crypto ETPs can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invested.