- After the planned IPO was announced, Bitpanda surprised us with the next big step and will also be trading in stocks and ETFs from February.
- It is a strategic milestone that turns what was once a pure crypto exchange into a fully-fledged multi-asset broker.
Bitpanda, one of Europe’s best-known fintech companies, will begin trading around 8,000 stocks and 2,500 ETFs from February. The Vienna crypto exchange is thus expanding its existing range of cryptocurrencies and precious metals to include classic securities and is positioning itself as a fully-fledged investment service provider in the EU.
Bitpanda is taking the next step
The step is a clear signal to the competition. While other major crypto exchanges such as Kraken and Coinbase have taken similar paths, Bitpanda relies on a particularly wide range of tradable assets and the fully regulated EU infrastructure.
Bitpanda will enable trading in both classic securities and equity shares, which is particularly attractive for small investors who would otherwise not be able to afford high-priced stocks. The so-called fractional shares are an instrument to democratize access to traditional markets and increase the level of use.
The fee model is particularly noteworthy: there is a fixed fee of just one euro per trade – with no hidden costs, no order flow payments and no custody fees. Bitpanda is thus directly attacking established banks and neobrokers, who often offer more complex or expensive fee structures.
At the same time, the company promises stable trading times, transparent costs and a clean custody structure, which is essential for user trust in the securities sector. The introduction of stock and ETF trading is also closely linked to the company’s long-term plans.
An app for your investments.
Over 10,000 stocks & ETFs including fractional shares – from €1 per trade.
Investing made easy, everything clearly arranged in one place.
Available from January 29th. pic.twitter.com/V5J0u7UAB3— Bitpanda (@Bitpanda) January 22, 2026
Bitpanda is preparing for its IPO, which is expected to take place this year, probably on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. By expanding its offering and positioning itself as a multi-asset platform, the company wants to increase its attractiveness for institutional investors and show that it is much more than a cycle-dependent crypto exchange.
With this step, Bitpanda is sending a clear signal: the future of investing lies in integrated platforms that can bring together multiple asset classes in a single, intuitive app.
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