- Vanguard now allows clients to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs.
- The XRP ETFs have seen $756 million in inflows over 11 days, with no recorded outflows.
- Goldman Sachs and other firms are increasing crypto exposure alongside Vanguard.
In a dramatic shift that highlights growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets, Vanguard has opened its brokerage platform to regulated crypto ETFs.
As of this week, U.S. investors can access exchange-traded funds tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana—marking a major reversal of the firm’s longstanding resistance to cryptocurrencies.
🚨 Just found this on Vanguard’s official website 👀
Multiple XRP ETFs (Franklin, Canary, REX-Osprey, ProShares…) are now showing under « Non-Vanguard Funds » in the Digital Assets category.
Looks like access is finally opening up for crypto ETFs pic.twitter.com/Y08IgtAybg
— Arthur (@XrpArthur) December 2, 2025
This move comes amid surging client demand and growing institutional interest in digital assets, prompting Vanguard to rethink its traditional investment philosophy.
Vanguard finally embraces crypto
For years, Vanguard maintained a cautious stance toward cryptocurrencies. Former CEO Tim Buckley publicly dismissed BTC and other digital assets as too speculative and unsuitable for long-term portfolios.
The firm consistently declined to offer crypto ETFs, emphasizing stability and low-risk investment options for its retirement-focused clients.
That stance has shifted along with changes in leadership.
Salim Ramji, formerly BlackRock’s global head of ETFs, took the helm as CEO and has steadily steered Vanguard toward supporting regulated crypto offerings.
While Vanguard still will not create its own crypto ETFs or mutual funds, it now supports third-party products that meet regulatory standards, giving clients access to digital assets while maintaining compliance.
The platform expansion enables more than 50 million U.S. brokerage clients to trade crypto ETFs alongside non-core assets like gold.
Analysts say this could significantly boost market participation and may trigger short-term price moves in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
Vanguard lists XRP ETFs
Among the newly available products, spot XRP ETFs have generated particular excitement.
In just 11 trading days, spot XRP ETFs recorded net inflows exceeding $756 million, with total assets under management reaching $723 million.
Notably, there were no outflows. Major inflows included $243 million at Canary Capital’s launch, $164 million tied to Grayscale and Franklin Templeton ETFs, and $89.65 million in the most recent session.
This rapid accumulation is reducing the liquid supply of XRP on exchanges, which could create supply pressure and influence prices.
Mainstream finance accelerates crypto adoption
Vanguard’s pivot reflects a broader trend among traditional financial institutions embracing crypto.
Goldman Sachs, for example, has deepened its exposure by acquiring Innovator Capital Management for $2 billion, a firm that issues yield-focused ETFs and structured products tied to Bitcoin.
The bank has quickly increased its holdings in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs—totaling billions in assets—while also building infrastructure for tokenized financial products.
Industry observers view these moves as part of a gradual but meaningful integration of digital assets into mainstream portfolios, signaling that regulated, institutionally backed crypto investments are moving from niche to mainstream.
The implications of Vanguard’s decision extend beyond immediate market activity.
By allowing access to regulated crypto ETFs, the company provides a familiar, compliance-oriented channel for retail and institutional investors to participate in the digital-asset market.
That access could attract additional inflows, potentially reshaping liquidity dynamics and market sentiment across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana.
For Vanguard, the shift is both a strategic response to client demand and an acknowledgment that digital assets have become a permanent fixture in the global financial landscape.