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The vanguard is under fire as customers flee to trade Bitcoin ETFs elsewhere.

By Crypto FlexsJanuary 12, 20243 Mins Read
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The launch of America’s first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) was welcomed across the financial services industry. But stalwart low-cost wealth manager Vanguard has controversially banned its brokerage clients from buying these popular new products, sparking a customer defection.


key point

  • Vanguard is blocking customers from purchasing its newly launched spot Bitcoin ETF.
  • Attempts to purchase BlackRock’s IBIT or Grayscale’s GBTC through a Vanguard brokerage account were unsuccessful.
  • Vanguard said cryptocurrencies are inconsistent with its focus on stocks, bonds and cash as components of long-term portfolios.
  • Some Vanguard customers have expressed frustration and moved their accounts to cryptocurrency-friendly competitors like Fidelity.
  • Industry experts predict that Vanguard will lose credibility and assets if it misses the Bitcoin ETF opportunity.

Attempts to buy flagship Bitcoin ETFs such as BlackRock’s IBIT or Grayscale’s GBTC through Vanguard’s platform failed with an error message citing “regulatory restrictions.” The company confirmed that it has no plans to allow customers to purchase spot cryptocurrency ETFs.

The rationale cited is that cryptocurrencies lack intrinsic value and that their volatility runs counter to Vanguard’s goal of generating positive long-term returns. Cryptocurrencies as a whole are out of sync with Vanguard’s stock, bond and cash core products. The company has long avoided digital assets in favor of traditional asset classes.

I just moved my 401k from Vanguard to Fidelity. It took about 15 minutes.

If you have an account that currently blocks access to your broker #Bitcoin ETF, close it and get out.

Make these boomers sick.

— Julian Driver (@Julian__Fahrer) January 11, 2024

The industry response was swift, with advocates arguing that Vanguard was limiting investor choice and falling behind its more progressive competitors. In protest, some customers withdrew their funds to transfer to cryptocurrency-friendly competitors such as Fidelity.

One such customer was Julian Fahrer, co-founder of cryptocurrency product review site Apollo. He requested a move to his Vanguard 401(k) account, which he claimed took only 15 minutes to get started. Others took to social media to express their intention to follow suit.

The defection signals growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies as Vanguard customers vote with their wallets. Established companies that have launched spot Bitcoin ETFs, such as BlackRock, Galaxy Digital, and Fidelity, have benefited. Fidelity’s move to allow spot Bitcoin ETF trading has paid dividends in particular.

Good morning to everyone except Vanguard.

????Close your account! pic.twitter.com/zl9fN7TmG2

— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) January 12, 2024

Experts say Vanguard’s hard-line stance will erode trust and lead to asset losses. Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, called it “paternalistic” and an obstacle to investor choice. He expects Vanguard to capitulate once its assets reach a critical mass.

For now, Vanguard remains defiant. The $7 trillion scale under management still dwarfs major cryptocurrency advocates such as Fidelity. Time will tell whether avoiding a rising asset class is a prudent move or a fossilized mindset that will drive clients elsewhere.

Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and other telcos are also not committed to providing spot Bitcoin ETF access. But their reticence contrasts with growing customer demand. This presents an opportunity for more progressive platforms that welcome cryptocurrency assets to gain awareness and market share.

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