Access to crypto investments remains a challenge for advisors, with only 35% able to invest in client accounts despite the rise of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024.

Crypto’s mainstream appeal grows, but access limitations for advisors leave many clients investing outside the advisory relationship.

A new survey by Bitwise Asset Management and ETF data provider VettaFi reveals that most financial advisors still face challenges in accessing crypto for their clients. Only 35% of advisors said they could buy crypto in client accounts, highlighting a major barrier to broader adoption.

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The survey, conducted from Nov. 14 to Dec. 20, 2024, included over 400 financial advisors. It showed that …