Retail investors have become more inclined to invest in cryptoassets, calling for broader access to the product.
According to research by WisdomTree, 40% of UK retail investors would be more likely to invest in crypto if the asset class was offered by their bank, platform or financial adviser. The results of the survey came as the Financial Conduct Authority is set to lift its ban on UK-listed crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) from 8 October 2025. As a result of this, 20% of investors polled said they would view crypto more favourably if regulation changed to include digital assets. WisdomTree also found that, beyond access, the role of crypto in investment wallets is changing; many resp...
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