Overview

• Paris-based Amundi, which manages about €2.3 trillion, is said to be finalizing a Bitcoin exchange-traded note for institutions, according to reports citing French outlet The Big Whale.
• Amundi has not announced the product, and key details such as listing venue, documentation, and regulatory approvals remain unconfirmed.
• Coindoo reports that insiders expect further information ahead of a potential early-2026 debut for the product.
• Coverage describes the vehicle as offering regulated, potentially tax-advantaged Bitcoin exposure that avoids direct custody complications.
• Reports note Amundi’s framing of Bitcoin as a possible inflation hedge and portfolio diversifier, reflecting rising institutional interest in Europe.