Sparkassen to Offer Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading to Retail Investors in 2026

Germany’s largest banking group, Sparkassen, will introduce cryptocurrency trading services for retail clients, Bloomberg reports. The decision comes after about three years of reluctance, during which management avoided such offerings due to volatility and risks associated with cryptocurrencies.

According to the report, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe will allow private clients to trade several cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, with the launch planned for summer 2026.

Dekabank, a wholly owned Sparkassen subsidiary already active in crypto trading, will manage the new crypto trading services. Previously, Sparkassen officials criticized cryptocurrencies, calling them “highly speculative” instruments.