Valour Digital Securities has just rewritten the playbook for crypto investing. The company, in partnership with DeFi Technologies Inc., launched the world’s first physically-backed Bitcoin Staking exchange traded product (ETP) on the London Stock Exchange Main Market. Titled 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking (1VBS), the ETP offers investors regulated access to Bitcoin with a sweetener: a 1.4% annual staking yield, reflected daily in the fund’s net asset value (NAV).

Unlike traditional crypto funds that rely on derivatives or synthetic exposure, 1VBS is fully backed by actual Bitcoin, stored securely in institutional-grade cold storage through Copper. That means investors gain direct exposure to Bitcoin while mitigating common custody risks—a key concern for institutions and high-net-worth investors venturing into digital assets.

“Listing the first BTC staking product on the LSE is a true milestone, bridging traditional capital markets with the dynamic opportunities of decentralized finance,” said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies.

Dr. Manfred Knof, Valour’s chairman, emphasized the product’s appeal to professional investors: “By offering simple access to physically-backed, yield-generating Bitcoin exposure, we are setting a new standard for trusted access to the future of finance.”

Key Features of 1VBS

• Yield-Generating Bitcoin Exposure: Earn 1.4% per year, automatically added to NAV.
• Physical Backing & Security: 1:1 Bitcoin collateral with multi-party computation cold storage.
• Transparent & Simple Investing: Daily published NAV and Bitcoin entitlements for full transparency.
• Wide Accessibility: Listed in GBP on LSE and EUR on Xetra, available to institutions and professional investors.

Valour’s move signals a growing trend of regulated crypto products designed for institutional markets, where security, compliance, and simplicity matter as much as returns. Compared to other crypto ETPs that offer leverage or synthetic exposure, 1VBS is a conservative yet innovative path for those seeking a stake in Bitcoin without managing private keys.

With over 85 ETPs across Europe—from London to Frankfurt to Zurich—Valour is staking its claim as a leading provider of regulated digital-asset investment solutions. This launch isn’t just a new product; it’s a statement: institutional investors can now earn yield on actual Bitcoin within the familiar structure of traditional markets.

For market watchers, this could reshape how professional investors approach crypto exposure, bridging DeFi’s promise with the reliability of regulated, exchange-listed instruments. Expect rivals to follow, but for now, Valour is first to market with physically-backed staking on a major exchange.