Leading provider lowers costs, making it one of the most affordable options for Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure in the European market.
ZURICH, September 30, 2025 – 21Shares AG, a prominent global issuer of exchange-traded products (ETPs) focused on digital assets, today revealed a price decrease for its main offerings: the Core Bitcoin ETP (CBTC) and the Core Ethereum ETP (ETHC). Effective October 1, 2025, the management fee for both investment vehicles will be reduced to a mere 0.10% (10 basis points), a significant drop from the previous rate of 0.21%. This positions them as some of the least expensive avenues for accessing Bitcoin and Ethereum with institutional-quality infrastructure throughout Europe. This reduction is planned to last for a period of 12 months.
This announcement arrives on the heels of 21Shares achieving a milestone of over 50 listed crypto ETPs in Europe, strengthening its reputation as the provider with the widest selection of physically-backed digital asset investment choices accessible to investors. The company has also recently surpassed $11 billion in total assets under management (AUM) worldwide.
The Core product line is specifically engineered to deliver investors economical access to the two largest cryptocurrencies. Through this fee adjustment, 21Shares is reinforcing its commitment to broadening the availability of digital assets via transparent, physically-backed, and compliant investment options. 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum offerings in Europe have consistently maintained some of the narrowest bid-ask spreads within the industry throughout 2025, ensuring investors benefit from high-quality trade execution alongside lower costs.
“Our Core products are tailored for investors seeking long-term, competitively priced exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum,” stated Mandy Chiu, Head of Financial Product Development at 21Shares. “By decreasing expenses to just 0.10%, we are simplifying the process for European investors to incorporate these foundational digital assets into their portfolios using a regulated and established ETP structure. This step also underscores our dedication to serving European investors, where we continue to spearhead innovation with the most comprehensive range of physically-backed crypto ETPs.”
Product Details
21Shares Core Bitcoin ETP (CBTC)
- Name: 21Shares Core Bitcoin ETP
- Ticker: CBTC
- ISIN: CH1217952401
- Exchange: SIX Swiss Exchange
- Currencies: USD, CHF, EUR
- New Fee: 0.10% (formerly 0.21%)
21Shares Core Ethereum Staking ETP (ETHC)
- Name: 21Shares Core Ethereum Staking ETP
- Ticker: ETHC
- ISIN: CH1217952419
- Exchange: SIX Swiss Exchange
- Currencies: USD, CHF, EUR
- New Fee: 0.10% (formerly 0.21%)
About 21Shares
21Shares ranks as a global frontrunner among cryptocurrency exchange-traded product providers, distinguished by its extensive offering of physically-backed crypto ETPs. Established with the mission of democratizing cryptocurrency investment and bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance, 21Shares pioneered the world’s first physically-backed crypto ETP in 2018. With a seven-year history of creating innovative crypto exchange-traded funds listed on prominent, highly liquid securities exchanges worldwide, 21Shares leverages a specialized research team, proprietary technology, and profound capital markets knowledge to deliver transparent and cost-effective investment solutions.
21Shares is a member of 21.co, a leading global force in decentralized finance. For more information, visit www.21Shares.com.
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