Virtune Launches Stellar ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm – A New Era for Crypto Investors

Virtune AB (Publ) is a prominent regulated asset management company in Sweden. The company just announced the debut of its newest product, Virtune Stellar ETP, which is now trading on Nasdaq Stockholm. The company was founded in 2022 and operates under an EU-approved base proposal for ETP issuance. This launch of the product is a great milestone for Virtune; as of early 2025, Virtune manages $310 million in assets under its control and has earned the trust of over 11,000 institutions and investors from all around the globe. 

A New Gateway to Stellar Investment

The Virtune Stellar ETP provides investors and the Stellar community with easy access to Stellar (XLM), a well-known digital asset that is renowned for its quick, inexpensive, and international transactions. In keeping with Virtune’s dedication to openness and investor safety, the ETP has complete physical backing. The products offered by Virtune include single-asset ETPs, staked ETPs, and index ETPs, which are designed to offer institutional-grade security and are available through well-known brokers and banks like Avanza and Nordnet. 

The 100% physically backed means that it is fully collateralized, ensuring each unit represents actual Stellar tokens that are held in custody. With a 1:1 exposure to Stellar and an annual management fee of 1.95%, this product is for both institutional investors and retailers who are looking to regulate access to the crypto market without any hurdles in direct ownership or wallet management. The Virtual Stellar ETP, trading under the ticker VIRXLM with ISIN SE0024417356, had its first trading day on April 28, 2025, on Nasdaq Stockholm. 

Stellar Price: Why Stellar (XLM)?

Stellar blockchain was developed to bridge the gap in the global financial system with an aim to do fast international transactions without the support of the infrastructure between any pairs of the cryptocurrency. The Stellar Development Foundation, a non-profit organization, manages the Stellar blockchain. Stellar’s price is currently $0.289407 USD, representing a 1.80% gain, suggesting increased market interest and consistency in its utility-driven value proposition.  

XLM/USD chart, published on Tradingview, April 28, 2025

Commenting on this launch, the CEO of Virtune Stellar ETP stated that “We are proud to announce the continued expansion of our product offering—this time with the launch of a Stellar ETP. The product provides investors with a simple and secure way to gain exposure to one of the most prominent projects in the crypto market.” 

He further added, “Stellar enables fast and cost-effective transactions and has the potential to play a key role in providing financial services to people in emerging markets, where traditional banking systems are still lacking. As with our other products, we partner with leading institutions such as Coinbase, as custodian, and Flow Traders, as market maker – to ensure a robust and reliable product structure.”

In his statement he emphasized Virtune’s collaboration with industry giants like Coinbase, serving as custodian, and Flow Traders as the market maker. These partnerships allowed robust liquidity, institutional-grade security, and operational reliability, which are the core pillars of Virtune’s product framework. 

Supporting Institutional and Retail Investors Alike

Virtune continues to position itself as a way to transfer the finance and digital assets and modernize them. It is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm; investors can now gain crypto exposure within a familiar regulated environment. The Stellar ETP  for institutional investors offers a great way for diversifying portfolios with crypto assets without navigating the technical challenges of Stellar blockchain custody and trading. The retail investors benefit from easy access through existing brokerage accounts, making crypto investment as simple as buying any listed security. 

Stay Updated on Virtune’s Crypto Innovations

Virtune is inviting investors, asset managers, and financial institutions to explore its expanding space by visiting their official site. Stellar blockchain is fast and allows low-cost border transactions; it continues to drive innovation and inclusivity in the global financial ecosystem. As Stellar’s price shows bullish momentum, this ETP offers a regulated and secure way for investors to tap into the potential of the Stellar blockchain.