Jacobi Opens Bitcoin ETF to European Retail Investors After Regulatory Shift

Jacobi Asset Management has lowered its entry barriers and finally allowed European investors access to Bitcoin Exchange-traded Funds (ETFs). This is a significant event for the crypto industry as now retail investors in eligible European jurisdictions will have access to this BTC ETF. This news comes after the Guernsey financial regulator removed previous restrictions that limited participation to professional investors only.

Jacobi’s Bitcoin ETF was launched in 2023 on Euronext Amsterdam. It was originally designed to meet all institutional-grade standards for regulatory compliance, transparency, and security. Before this announcement, the ETF was made available to only professional investors. Of course, it was all in accordance with the regulatory requirements, which prioritized investor protection in the early stages of the fund’s life.

Jacobi Bitcoin ETF Now Available in Europe

Now that there is a mainstream shift towards Bitcoin acceptance by governments and institutions, Jacobi felt this was the perfect time to allow their European clients access to its BTC ETF. Jacobi collaborated with regulatory and consulting partners, including Collas Crill, Midshore Consulting, and Sigma Asset Management, to enhance the fund’s accessibility. The result is a regulatory green light that removes the “professional-only” classification and minimum investment thresholds, which allows retail investors to participate as well.

Peter Lane, CEO of Jacobi Asset Management, said, “This change represents a significant step toward democratizing access to digital asset investment. Our fund was designed from day one with a regulated, institutional-grade structure that investors could trust and were familiar with. Now, with greater regulatory alignment and growing public interest, we’re delighted to expand access to all investors across eligible jurisdictions.”

The Jacobi Bitcoin ETF remains backed by secure custody services provided by Zodia Custody, which specializes in institutional-grade digital asset storage. The Jacobi BTC ETF will now be available on different investment platforms and crypto exchanges, subject to regulations in each country.

Industry analysts see this development as a broader signal of growing confidence in digital assets and increased willingness by regulators to accommodate evolving investor demand. For Guernsey, the move also strengthens its reputation as a progressive and responsive financial hub in the digital asset space. “This marks a milestone not only for Jacobi, but also for Guernsey’s positioning as a forward-looking digital asset jurisdiction,” Lane added. Jacobi's change may serve as a template for other asset managers seeking to expand their client base while adhering to strict regulatory standards as Europe works on digital asset control and investor access.