- Bitpanda launches stock and ETF trading Jan 29, offering fractional shares alongside crypto, metals and indices in one app.
- Users gain access to approximately 8,000 stocks and 2,500 ETFs with a flat €1 fee, no custody fees, and free deposits or withdrawals.
- The regulated expansion supports Bitpanda’s growth strategy as it prepares for a possible Frankfurt IPO in 2026.
Bitpanda announced it will launch stock and ETF trading on January 29 through its regulated app. The expansion takes place in Europe and involves the Vienna-based crypto platform founded in 2014. The move allows Bitpanda users to trade thousands of traditional securities alongside crypto, metals, and indices.
Stock and ETF Trading Goes Live on January 29
According to Bitpanda, the rollout will provide access to about 8,000 stocks and 2,500 exchange-traded funds. Users will be able to trade both full and fractional shares. Notably, the feature will be available directly within Bitpanda’s existing app.
The company said trades will carry a flat €1 fee per stock or ETF transaction. However, Bitpanda confirmed it will not charge custody fees or payment for order flow. Deposits and withdrawals will remain free across supported markets.
Automatic tax withholding will apply from day one for users in Austria and Germany. Additionally, users will have access to order types such as limit orders. The platform will also support savings plans and portfolio transfers.
Platform Background and Regulatory Footing
Bitpanda operates under national and European Union regulatory frameworks. The company holds licenses allowing operations across the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom. It currently serves more than seven million registered users.
Before this launch, Bitpanda offered over 650 crypto assets, nine indices, and four precious metals. The new products expand its scope into traditional securities. Unlike some competitors, Bitpanda’s stocks and ETFs are not tokenized products.
Eric Demuth, Bitpanda chairman and co-founder, said the launch combines multiple asset classes into one app. His comments accompanied the product announcement. The company confirmed the offering is fully regulated.
Expansion Comes as IPO Plans Emerge
The launch arrives as Bitpanda weighs a potential initial public offering. Bloomberg reported the company is preparing a Frankfurt listing in the first half of 2026. The report cited a target valuation between €4 billion and €5 billion.
Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank are arranging the potential offering, according to Bloomberg. The expansion into equities and ETFs adds to Bitpanda’s broader product lineup ahead of that timeline.
Meanwhile, other exchanges continue exploring similar multi-asset strategies. However, Bitpanda’s offering relies on traditional securities rather than blockchain-based representations.
