Vanguard Embraces Crypto ETFs: What Does it Mean for Investors?

Vanguard Group, a leading asset manager with over $8 trillion in assets under management and 50 million clients, has opened the doors to cryptocurrency investments for its brokerage customers. On December 2nd, 2025, Vanguard began allowing investors to trade certain exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds focusing on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This policy change represents a shift from the firm’s previous cautious approach to crypto assets.