JPMorgan Chase now letting clients buy Bitcoin. After years of CEO Jamie Dimon calling Bitcoin worthless and comparing it to a pet rock.
The same guy who dismissed it is now saying, fine, you wanna buy it? Go ahead.
Let’s rock
JPMorgan’s opening the door for clients to invest in Bitcoin through ETFs. It’s all wrapped up nicely in your regular brokerage account, so in this way, it’s not a degen gamble anymore, it’s a regulated, traditional way to get a piece of the action.
And JPMorgan’s not the first big bank to do this. Morgan Stanley started offering Bitcoin ETFs to their high-rolling clients back in August 2024.
And JPMorgan’s move isn’t just talk, according to a May 2025 SEC filing, they’ve already got $1.7 billion riding on Bitcoin ETFs. That’s institutional money saying, we’re in.
Decisions
But don’t think Dimon’s suddenly a Bitcoin fan. Nah, he’s still throwing shade, worried about risks like money laundering and shady dealings.
“I don’t think you should smoke, but I defend your right to smoke.”
Translation? He’s letting clients have their fun, but he’s not lighting up himself. Classic Dimon, cautious, skeptical, but pragmatic.
Timing? Perfect. The crypto market got a boost when President Donald Trump’s administration rolled back some regulations in January 2025.
Banks can now hold crypto assets thanks to the repeal of SAB 121, though JPMorgan’s still sitting on the sidelines for custody. But allowing ETFs? That’s their way of dipping toes.
🚨 BREAKING: Jamie Dimon hates #Bitcoin…
…but $4 TRILLION giant JP Morgan just confirmed it will let clients BUY BTC and crypto directly.
Don’t watch what they say. Watch what they do.pic.twitter.com/XJYeckBOdV
— Alex 👽 (@AlexesNakamoto) May 19, 2025
New doors
This move is a pretty big deal, because it means regular people can now buy Bitcoin through their existing brokerage accounts, no need to wrestle with complicated crypto exchanges.
It’s like opening the door to a whole new crowd, making Bitcoin more accessible than ever.
JPMorgan’s playing it smart, that’s clear, giving clients what they want while keeping their own hands clean.
Dimon’s still skeptical, but the bank’s saying, hey, the market’s moving, and we’re moving with it.
For Bitcoin fans, it’s a win. For Dimon? Well, maybe he’s just learning to live with the pet rock after all.
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