21Shares Drops Cronos ETP on European Investors—Because What’s Another Crypto Product in a Saturated Market?
Swiss crypto ETP pioneer 21Shares just unleashed another exchange-traded product—this time targeting Europe’s Cronos (CRO) enthusiasts. Because clearly, the continent was starving for more ways to gamble on mid-cap altcoins.
The Lowdown:
The physically-backed ETP (ticker: CROB) lists on Germany’s Börse Stuttgart and SIX Swiss Exchange. No leverage, no futures—just pure, unfiltered exposure to Crypto.com’s native token. Because who needs risk management when you’ve got ‘hodl’ culture?
Why It (Maybe) Matters:
Cronos joins 21Shares’ growing altcoin zoo—already home to Solana, Polkadot, and other tokens that moon (or crater) while Bitcoin maximalists smugly sip coffee. Bonus: Investors get to feel like decentralized finance pioneers while still relying on a centralized issuer. The irony’s free.
The Punchline:
Another day, another crypto ETP. Will this one attract real institutional money—or just degenerate traders chasing the next +20% green candle? Place your bets, folks. The house always wins.

As of now, Cronos boasts a total value locked (TVL) of approximately $409.8 million, reflecting its growing adoption in the DeFi space . The CRO token is currently trading at around $0.09587, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.5 billion.
This launch is part of a broader trend where asset managers are increasingly introducing crypto-linked investment products. Notably, VanEck has recently filed for the first U.S.-based ETF tracking Binance’s BNB token, indicating a growing institutional interest in diversified crypto assets.
The introduction of the 21Shares Cronos ETP represents a step forward in integrating traditional financial instruments with the evolving cryptocurrency landscape, offering investors new avenues to participate in the digital asset market.