Luxembourg’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Allocates 1% of Its Portfolio to Bitcoin ETFs
Luxembourg’s Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) has taken a significant step into the digital asset space by investing 1% of its $900 million portfolio (approximately $9 million) in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — making it one of the first European government-backed funds to do so.
Gilles Roth. Source: Wikimedia
The update was shared by Bob Kieffer, Luxembourg’s Director of the Treasury and Secretary General, in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday. He revealed that Finance Minister Gilles Roth had announced the investment during the presentation of the 2026 Budget at the Chambre des Députés, the country’s parliament.
“Recognizing the growing maturity of this new asset class, and underlining Luxembourg’s leadership in digital finance, this investment is an application of the FSIL’s new investment policy, which was approved by the Government in July 2025,” Kieffer wrote.
Strategic Evolution in Luxembourg’s Investment Policy
The FSIL’s decision represents a strategic evolution in the nation’s financial approach. As of June 30, the fund managed around 764 million euros ($888 million) in assets, with the Bitcoin ETF investment marking a pivotal diversification into alternative assets.
This move comes despite Luxembourg’s traditionally cautious stance on cryptocurrencies. Earlier in May, the country’s 2025 risk report classified crypto companies as high-risk for money laundering, even as interest in digital assets continued to grow among local institutions.
Kieffer explained that while the FSIL will continue to focus on equity and debt markets, it is now authorized to allocate up to 15% of its assets to alternative investments such as cryptocurrencies, real estate, and private equity.
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However, the fund opted to avoid direct cryptocurrency exposure, citing operational risks.
“To avoid operational risks, the exposure to Bitcoin has been taken through a selection of ETFs,” Kieffer clarified.
A Balanced Approach Toward Bitcoin Adoption
The updated framework, introduced in late September after a policy review in mid-June, highlights Luxembourg’s commitment to aligning its investments with economic, social, and environmental priorities.
Kieffer acknowledged that some might view the 1% Bitcoin allocation as either too small or too bold. Nevertheless, he defended the move as a measured yet meaningful step toward recognizing Bitcoin’s long-term potential.
“Given the FSIL’s particular profile and mission, the fund’s management board concluded that a 1% allocation strikes the right balance while sending a clear message about Bitcoin’s long-term potential,” he stated.
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