BitGo expands European ETP custody with Virtune

By Aarav Garg

BitGo has been appointed as an additional custodian for Virtune, expanding custody support within Virtune’s European exchange-traded product (ETP) programme.

Under the mandate, BitGo will provide custody services for the Virtune Stablecoin Index ETP, enabling the issuer to broaden the range of digital assets held within its regulated investment products. The move reflects growing demand for institutional-grade infrastructure as digital asset ETPs continue to scale across European markets.

“Virtune has been a valued partner, and this expansion is a natural evolution of a relationship built on operational excellence and mutual trust. European institutional investors deserve the same level of infrastructure that BitGo provides globally: regulated custody, extensive asset support, and proven security. We are proud to support Virtune as they continue to grow their ETP offering across European exchanges,” said Jody Mettler, Chief Operating Officer at BitGo.

The partnership is anchored in regulatory alignment. BitGo operates through its MiCA-licensed German entity, authorised by BaFin to provide crypto-asset custody and administration. Virtune’s ETP structures are designed to comply with European regulatory frameworks, creating a dual layer of oversight at both the custody and product level.

Christopher Kock, CEO at Virtune, said, “We are pleased to add BitGo as an additional custodian within our ETP program. Their capabilities in digital asset custody and broad asset coverage support our continued product expansion and ongoing innovation.”

For institutional investors, this structure is intended to strengthen confidence in asset protection, governance and operational transparency, which are areas that remain critical as digital assets are integrated into traditional investment vehicles.

BitGo brings more than a decade of experience in digital asset custody, supporting ETP issuers and institutional clients globally. Its infrastructure includes cold storage solutions and insurance coverage of up to $250 million, aimed at mitigating operational and counterparty risk.

Virtune’s ETP programme also incorporates a collateral agent, adding a further layer of legal protection for investors. The addition of BitGo is expected to enhance operational resilience while supporting the issuer’s expansion across Europe.

The development highlights a broader trend in financial services, where regulated custody, compliance frameworks and institutional infrastructure are becoming central to the growth of digital asset investment products.