How to buy Ethereum through a broker

Summary

A broker offering Virtune Staked Ethereum ETP lets you hold ETH price exposure and staking within a listed security. Rewards vary and remain in the product; you receive no coins or separate cash interest.

Published October 9, 2026updated October 9, 2026

Written by

Andreas Severin

CSO

17+ years in derivatives, structured products and asset management. At Virtune since 2023, responsible for the company's institutional investors and distribution of its crypto ETPs.

Editorial reviewer

Peter Arvidsson

Co-founder & COO

Responsible for the operations behind Virtune's physically backed crypto ETPs since the company's start in 2022, from issuance to exchange listing.

Virtune Staked Ethereum ETP follows Ether, the Ethereum network's crypto-asset.
Staking rewards accrue inside the security; the holder receives no ETH payout.
The staking commission and the management fee are separate deductions.

Can you buy Ethereum through a broker?

Yes. Virtune Staked Ethereum ETP gives exposure to the price of Ether, or ETH, through a security held in a brokerage account. Ethereum is the network; Ether is its crypto-asset.

Why buy Ether through an ETP?

Virtune Staked Ethereum ETP combines ETH price exposure with staking managed within the product. You hold a security at your broker without managing Ethereum wallet keys or running a validator; the rewards mechanism and its deductions are explained below.

The product is physically backed by ETH held in custody as collateral. A collateral agent represents investors in matters relating to that collateral. The ETH collateral supports the holder's claim on Virtune if the issuer cannot meet its obligations. ETH held for this product remains subject to issuer and custody risks, with recovery dependent on collateral; Ether price changes while the exchange is closed can also cause the ETP to reopen at a different price.

Where is the ETP listed?

The ISIN for Virtune Staked Ethereum ETP is SE0020541639. Its Stockholm listing uses VIRSETHS, while Nasdaq Helsinki uses VIRETHE, Xetra VRTE and the Warsaw Stock Exchange ETNVIRETH.

The Staked Ethereum product page brings together available brokers; open it to find a route to this ETH investment.

What does it cost?

The table separates the ETP's management fee from trading costs. The commission on staking rewards is a different deduction, explained below; buying and holding costs are covered in the general guide.

Costs when buying Virtune Staked Ethereum ETP

Cost	Charged by	When
Brokerage commission	Broker	On every purchase and sale
Difference between bid and ask price	Market	On every trade
Management fee, 1.40% per year	Issuer	Ongoing, from the product's value
Currency conversion	Broker, if applicable	If the product trades in another currency

The broker sets commission and currency conversion charges in its price list. The management fee is stated in the product's KID.

What does “Staked” mean for the holder?

ETH pays Ethereum network fees and can be staked to help validate transactions. What Ethereum is explains the network; how staking works explains validation and rewards.

Within Virtune Staked Ethereum ETP, staking rewards accrue to the product after the issuer and staking provider's commission; the holder receives no coins or separate cash interest. Rewards vary and may not arise; they do not prevent losses if ETH's price falls. The issuer and staking provider may together receive up to 25% of earned staking rewards, while the management fee is a separate deduction.

Buying ETH on a crypto exchange gives a crypto-asset holding, with custody either at the provider or in a wallet you control. ETH in a personal wallet can pay network fees and interact with applications. The ETP provides ETH price exposure and staking within the product, without giving its holder those network functions.

Sources

Virtune Investor Relations: Collateralization Methodology
Ethereum.org: What is Ether (ETH)?
Virtune: Final Terms: Virtune Staked Ethereum ETP, 2 April 2026