Santander, one of Europe’s largest banks, has taken a major step into crypto by launching trading services for retail clients in Germany.
Through its online banking platform Openbank, customers in Germany can now trade Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Polygon (MATIC), and Cardano (ADA). According to Bloomberg, the service went live on Tuesday and will soon expand to Spain, with the bank also planning to broaden the range of supported digital assets in the coming months.
The crypto trading option is fully integrated into Santander’s existing online banking infrastructure, allowing customers to manage both traditional and digital assets in one place without the need for third-party platforms.
This move reflects the growing interest of European banks in digital assets and highlights a shift toward meeting retail demand. Analysts note that Santander’s decision could pave the way for other major banks in Europe to follow suit with similar offerings.
