DWS Xtrackers has reportedly become the new crypto ETP issuer at SIX Swiss Exchange.
SIX welcomes DWS Xtrackers as the latest issuer of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) with “cryptocurrency underlyings.”
DWS Xtrackers lists in total two new products, one on Bitcoin and one on Ethereum.
With this launch, DWS Xtrackers becomes the 17th issuer of crypto ETPs on SIX, bringing the total number of listed crypto products to 376.
Both new and fully backed ETPs provide institutional and private investors with stable, regulated access to Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking DWS Xtrackers’s latest expansion in the digital asset space.
The launch reflects growing demand for crypto exposure, supporting investors seeking direct investment in demanded cryptocurrencies.
Since the beginning of the year, the 170 ETPs on cryptocurrencies listed at SIX Swiss Exchange have recorded a trading turnover of CHF 1.8bn and close to 145’000 trades.
Among the total 376 ETPs and derivatives with cryptocurrency underlyings, in terms of trading volume share, Bitcoin dominated demand with 45.2%, followed by Ethereum with 15.0%, and Solana with 11.5%. The introduction of the two new products reflects this trend, offering investors exposure to Ethereum and Bitcoin, each backed by their respective underlying cryptocurrencies.
Gregor Braun, Head of Equities & ETF/ETP Sales, Exchanges, SIX, said: that they are pleased to strengthen their partnership with DWS Xtrackers, expanding investor access to digital asset products.
Braun also noted that these listings align with their mission to “offer a stable and accessible platform for crypto investment.”
Cecilia Enhoerning, Senior Sales Specialist, DWS Xtrackers, added that this launch underscores their commitment to delivering innovative and regulated investment solutions “that meet evolving investor needs.”
They added that as digital assets become more mainstream, they’re eager to be at the forefront, “providing trusted access to this dynamic asset class.”
DWS Xtrackers is a key player focused on providing Exchange-Traded Commodities and cryptocurrency ETPs, dedicated to “expanding investment opportunities in digital assets.”
DWS Xtrackers offers a range of products that provide investors with stable, transparent, and regulated “access to cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.”
SIX explains that it provides and operates “stable and efficient” infrastructure for the Swiss and Spanish financial centers, thus ensuring access to the “capital markets and the flow of information and money between financial market players.”
As a provider of financial information, SIX delivers “high-quality” reference, pricing, corporate actions, and ESG data and provides “regulatory services and indices to clients around the world.”
The company is owned by its users (120+ banks) with a workforce of 4,160 employees and “a presence in 19 countries.”
