UBS to Roll Out Bitcoin and Ethereum Access for Elite Clients, Q4 Call

UBS Group AG (UBS) is accelerating client-led access to digital assets, with a focused rollout of crypto trading and tokenized deposit solutions for select wealthy clients, CEO Sergio Ermotti confirmed in a Q4 earnings call on February 07, 2026. The bank’s shares closed at $44.79, down about 6% on Wednesday. “We are building the core infrastructure and exploring targeted offerings, from crypto access for individuals to tokenized deposits for corporates,” Ermotti said. Earlier reports indicated UBS would begin offering Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to Swiss clients starting in the coming months. UBS, with $7 trillion in managed assets, reported $7.9 billion in profits in 2025, a 53% YoY increase, following its acquisition of Credit Suisse. The bank did not mention stablecoins in its latest update but is a design partner of Stripe’s Tempo, a stablecoin-focused blockchain.