21Shares and Societe Generale Collaborate to Expand Institutional Access to Crypto ETPs in Europe

21Shares has partnered with Societe Generale to enhance institutional access to crypto ETPs in Europe. Societe Generale will act as a market maker for 21Shares' Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on key German and Eastern Europe fund platforms, increasing liquidity and execution quality for institutional investors. This partnership is expected to expand institutional reach across Germany and Eastern Europe.

Zurich, July 2, 2025 – 21Shares AG, a leading provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), has partnered with Societe Generale, a major player in the European ETF space, to enhance institutional access to crypto ETPs in Germany and Eastern Europe. The collaboration, announced on July 23, 2025, involves Societe Generale acting as a market maker for 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on key fund platforms in these regions.

Under the agreement, Societe Generale will provide over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity for 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs (ABTC, CBTC, AETH, CETH) on fund platforms in Germany and Eastern Europe. These platforms, typically operated by major financial institutions, serve as critical infrastructure for institutional trading. By joining these platforms, where Societe Generale acts as a market maker, 21Shares’ flagship crypto products will now be accessible to a wider base of professional investors, expanding institutional reach across Germany and Eastern Europe.

“We are thrilled to partner with Societe Generale, a major player in the European ETF space, as we continue to expand access to our ETPs,” said Alistair Byas-Perry, Global Head of Capital Markets & EMEA Investment at 21Shares. “By bringing liquidity to our Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs, Societe Generale is helping us advance our mission to deliver the most efficient and trusted crypto investment solutions to the market.”

Martina Schroettle, Head of ETF Sales Trading UK at Societe Generale, expressed excitement about the partnership: “Societe Generale is excited to partner with 21Shares, a leading provider of cryptocurrency ETPs, to support the trading of their Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on fund platforms. This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing innovative liquidity solutions and enhancing access to a wide range of ETFs and ETPs for our clients.”

The partnership is expected to enhance liquidity, execution quality, and ease of access for German and Eastern European institutional investors navigating the digital asset market. This move comes at a time when global crypto ETP inflows have reached unprecedented levels, signaling robust market confidence. According to CoinShares, Ether ETP inflows have already exceeded the total for 2024, highlighting growing investor interest in Ethereum-based assets [2].

This strategic collaboration between 21Shares and Societe Generale is poised to further cement the role of crypto ETPs as viable investment vehicles, offering regulated exposure to volatile markets. As institutional demand for digital assets continues to grow, this partnership is set to provide a significant boost to the crypto ecosystem in Europe.

References:
[1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/23/3119997/0/en/21Shares-Partners-with-Societe-Generale-to-Expand-Institutional-Access-to-Crypto-ETPs-in-Europe.html
[2] https://en.coinotag.com/ether-etp-inflows-may-surpass-2024-totals-amid-record-weekly-crypto-fund-gains/