You can get crypto exposure in a regular brokerage account.
- Spot ETFs like IBIT (Bitcoin) and ETHA (Ether) hold the coins. They trade only during US market hours, so they can gap at the open after a weekend move.
- Proxies like Coinbase (COIN) and Strategy (MSTR) move with crypto but add company risk. MSTR often moves more than Bitcoin itself.
- These ETFs and stocks have listed options, which is why Rebel Intel's coin pages show their call and put volume.
ETFs suit people who want crypto exposure inside a retirement or brokerage account without handling wallets.