21Shares, one of the world’s leading issuers of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), has broadened its European presence by listing three new crypto-backed ETPs on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. The move reflects rising institutional interest and regulatory clarity in Europe, aligning with the firm’s ongoing mission to make digital assets more accessible to investors.
The newly listed products include the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC), 21Shares Solana Staking ETP (ASOL), and 21Shares XRP ETP (AXRP), offering diversified exposure to top-tier digital assets without requiring direct token custody.
Breaking Down the New Listings
🟠 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC)
CBTC is a fully-backed Bitcoin investment product designed to offer investors cost-effective exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency. With a management fee of just 0.21%, CBTC is among the lowest-cost Bitcoin ETPs in Europe. This product is aimed at institutional and retail investors looking for a secure and liquid way to gain Bitcoin exposure through traditional financial markets.
🟣 21Shares Solana Staking ETP (ASOL)
ASOL offers staking-based returns by providing access to Solana’s growing blockchain ecosystem. Positioned as the largest Solana staking ETP in Europe, ASOL enables investors to earn yield while supporting use cases across gaming, finance, and decentralized identity—sectors where Solana continues to build traction.
⚫ 21Shares XRP ETP (AXRP)
AXRP delivers fully-backed exposure to XRP, allowing investors to benefit from the asset’s potential in cross-border payments and currency bridging—without needing to hold the token directly. As the regulatory environment around XRP gains clarity, demand for institutional-grade investment vehicles like AXRP is on the rise.
Industry Leaders Highlight Crypto ETP Momentum
Mandy Chiu, Head of Financial Product Development at 21Shares, emphasized that 2025 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for crypto in Europe, fueled by the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulatory framework and increasing institutional engagement.
“This year represents a breakthrough moment for crypto in Europe, with increasing confidence driven by the MiCA regulatory framework and a significant rise in institutional participation,” Chiu said.
Helena Wedin, Head of ETF and ETP, European Markets at Nasdaq, echoed that sentiment:
“As the market for crypto ETPs continues to expand, we are pleased to provide investors with more locally listed, cost-efficient, and innovative products.”
21Shares: A Global Leader in Crypto ETPs
Founded in 2018, 21Shares launched the world’s first physically backed crypto ETP, HODL, on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Since then, the firm has issued over 30 crypto ETPs across major exchanges including Nasdaq, SIX, and Euronext Amsterdam, and currently manages over $7.5 billion in assets.
Earlier this month, 21Shares filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Polkadot ETP, which, if approved, would be listed on Nasdaq and offer U.S. investors exposure to DOT.
With these latest listings on Nasdaq Stockholm, 21Shares continues to position itself at the forefront of regulated digital asset investment products in Europe and beyond.
