British investment firm Hargreaves Lansdown has changed its position on bitcoin, moving from a previous warning about the cryptocurrency’s volatility to introducing bitcoin trading. The development was reported by Bitcoin Magazine on September 4, 2026. The firm had said last year that bitcoin was too volatile, according to the report, but has now taken a different approach by making trading available. The report does not provide further details on the rollout, including its timing, product structure, fees, or the level of access offered to clients. The shift places Hargreaves Lansdown among financial firms reassessing how they approach bitcoin after previously expressing concerns about its price volatility. Bitcoin remains the asset directly affected by the announcement, while no impact on other cryptocurrencies or broader market indexes was specified in the supplied information.
Hargreaves Lansdown Reverses Course, Rolls Out Bitcoin Trading
Hargreaves Lansdown has reversed its previous stance that bitcoin was too volatile and introduced bitcoin trading, according to Bitcoin Magazine. Details on the rollout, including fees and access, were not provided.
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