2026-01-20 03:29:06

One of the most conservative asset management platforms in the world—Vanguard—finally announced an unexpected decision in January 2026: officially opening spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF trading to 50 million brokerage account clients. How significant is this shift? Industry analysts estimate that with this giant and US banks successively allowing such products, the capital inflow into crypto ETFs this year could surpass $180 billion.

To be honest, this is not just about opening trading permissions. Vanguard’s concession marks the collapse of the last bastion of traditional finance. Once this $11 trillion asset management platform incorporates crypto assets into mainstream allocations, the entire market’s nature will change—BTC will no longer be seen as a "speculative asset" but will gain an institutional-grade compliant status akin to retirement funds.

The most immediate impact will be on capital. If just 1% of assets managed by Vanguard shift into crypto, the scale will immediately double. This will provide a structural bottom support for Bitcoin and also alter the distribution pattern of holders. But on the flip side? In the event of a macroeconomic recession, these conservative funds could also withdraw rapidly. This is the double-edged sword of the ETF era—high liquidity but also high emotional volatility.

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AirdropCollector

· 01-20 03:59

The operations by Pioneer Group are truly unsustainable; the last line of defense for traditional finance is about to collapse.

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AirdropFreedom

· 01-20 03:58

The Pioneer Group has finally bowed, and the last line of defense of traditional finance is about to collapse.

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FrogInTheWell

· 01-20 03:55

Vanguard has opened up, and the wall of traditional finance is really about to fall Mainstream acceptance is finally here, but don’t get too carried away; when a recession hits, these institutions will still run with their money 1% can double? Then wouldn’t our early entry be a huge profit A double-edged sword, as they say; high liquidity also means quick cuts Vanguard surrendering = institutional allocation established, this could be a real watershed Finally waiting for this moment after holding on for so long, it feels like the position of the crypto world is about to change 180 billion in inflows sounds wonderful, but the key is when will the money really come in Traditional giants bowing their heads, what does that indicate... afraid of being abandoned? Is there a big picture behind this decision that we don’t know about? Will the money really run if a recession actually comes? I don’t think so

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RegenRestorer

· 01-20 03:51

Vanguard has finally conceded this time; the last stronghold of traditional finance is gone.

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