During the last bull run, some companies like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) or Tesla acquired bitcoins. A few years later, many other companies also decided to bet on cryptocurrencies, accelerating the institutionalization of the market. The traditional finance sector, which had been cautious for a long time, eventually succumbed to temptation. For example, BlackRock launched its Bitcoin Cash ETF, IBIT, which has garnered considerable enthusiasm. This movement confirms that the boundary between crypto and traditional finance is gradually fading, and some actors are taking advantage of it to merge the two worlds.
Crypto exchanges have decided to diversify their offerings by adding products from traditional finance. We have selected for you the best crypto platforms with products that are truly worthwhile.
Table summarizing sites and services that merge cryptos and traditional finance:
– Kraken: yes – Stocks: no – Traditional stocks: no – Traditional ETFs: no – Commodities: no – Precious metals: yes – Bonds: no – Forex: yes
Kraken: the giant with cryptos and xStocks
Kraken was voted the best crypto platform in 2025 by the American economic magazine Forbes, and for good reason. The platform, with over 13 million clients, has never been hacked since its creation in 2011 and offers a comprehensive range of services: purchases, sales, staking, spot markets, margin trading, and more. The platform stands out for its high level of security. In addition, Kraken recently raised $500 million and is set to go public.
Cryptos, diversity, simplicity, and innovation:
Kraken offers a wide range of cryptocurrencies suitable for both beginners and experienced traders. In addition to trading, Kraken also offers other crypto-related products such as staking and a payment card for daily use. The platform has developed its own blockchain, INK, with a complete DeFi ecosystem.
xStocks: tokenized stocks and ETFs
Kraken enables the trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs through Backed Finance’s xStocks platform. This service provides several benefits including 24/7 accessibility, fractional investing, no trading fees, and self-custody options. Note that xStocks do not grant shareholders voting rights, but dividends are credited directly to the xStocks wallet.
Bitpanda: crypto, stocks, and ETFs via derivative contracts
Bitpanda, established in 2014, has grown to over 7 million users by focusing on user-friendly interfaces and zero fees for deposits and withdrawals. The platform offers a wide range of investment options including crypto, stocks, ETFs, commodities, and metals.
Bitpanda also offers innovative products like Bitpanda Crypto Indices, Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) plans, and leverage trading up to x10. Services like staking, a Visa card, and Bitpanda Pay for everyday transactions are also available. This comprehensive ecosystem bridges traditional finance and digital assets.
[Context: The article discusses various platforms merging traditional finance with cryptocurrencies, such as Kraken, Bitpanda, eToro, Trade Republic, and Hyperliquid.]
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