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Prometheum’s Digital Brokerage Solutions let broker‑dealers offer ETH and tokenized securities, expanding crypto options for wealth managers.
Prometheum Inc. announced that its new Digital Brokerage Solutions platform cleared and settled the first Ethereum transaction directly in a U.S. brokerage account, giving advisors a regulated way to offer crypto assets alongside traditional securities【1】. The move signals a shift from spot ETFs toward more sophisticated crypto products, potentially widening institutional exposure to digital assets.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Platform launch | Digital Brokerage Solutions (Prometheum) |
| First cleared asset | ETH transaction in a U.S. brokerage account |
| Advisor participation | Arete Wealth, Network 1 Financial, and other b/ds |
| Market context | Bitcoin up 1.21% to $62,778; ETH up 3.06% to $1,783【2】 |
Prometheum’s suite provides correspondent clearing, custody, and trade execution for crypto‑native securities, tokenized securities, and select tokens. By integrating with existing brokerage workflows, the service lets broker‑dealers and their clients hold crypto in standard accounts, avoiding the “regulatory handcuffs” that have kept many advisors out of the space. Founder Aaron Kaplan said the platform enables advisors to allocate 5‑10% of portfolios to crypto, a range historically inaccessible to broker‑dealers【1】.
The launch arrives alongside other advances aimed at sophisticated investors. Bitwise Asset Management has partnered with AI‑driven platform Nitrogen to make its crypto model portfolios—built around spot, index, thematic, and equity ETFs—available to tens of thousands of advisors【1】. Eaglebrook Advisors offers tax‑optimized separately managed accounts (SMAs) that give direct ownership of Bitcoin and Ethereum, allowing advisors to manage concentrated positions without triggering taxable events【1】. Within the ETF space, options‑based funds such as Calamos’ protected Bitcoin ETFs and the NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF now hold $150 million and $1.3 billion respectively, providing downside protection and income strategies for clients with existing crypto holdings【1】.
According to FUSE Research, roughly 25% of surveyed financial advisors already allocate to crypto, with an additional 15% planning to do so within two years【1】. However, AdvizorPro’s analysis of 13‑F filings shows only 4% of practicing RIAs hold any crypto ETFs, underscoring a gap between interest and actual portfolio integration【1】.
The emergence of regulated clearing and custody for crypto assets marks a pivotal step toward mainstream advisory services, but the extent to which advisors will translate this infrastructure into meaningful portfolio allocations remains to be seen.
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