Germany: 700 banks embrace Bitcoin, signaling a potential Bull Run?

Breaking: 700 German banks, including DZ Bank, are launching crypto trading! Could this be the catalyst for a Bitcoin bull run? Find out now.

Written by Simon Dumoulin

Translated on January 15, 2026 at 12:47 by Simon Dumoulin

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Bitcoin arrives directly in German banks

Germany reaches a decisive milestone in crypto adoption with the launch of meinKrypto, DZ Bank’s trading platform validated by BaFin. This authorization enables the integration of cryptocurrencies directly into the banking apps of the Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken network. Eliminating barriers related to exchanges and private key management.

In practical terms, millions of customers will be able to buy, sell and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, as well as Litecoin and Cardano without leaving their banking app. Crypto thus becomes an everyday financial product, as simple to access as a savings account.

The timing is strategic. As Bitcoin trades near $95,000, this integration backed by Boerse Stuttgart Digital for custody opens a massive entry channel for retail investors still on the fence. Over 70% of cooperative banks in the network plan to activate this service. This could transform the landscape of crypto adoption in Europe.

💥BREAKING: 🇩🇪 Germany’s second-largest bank DZ Bank gets approval for institutional Bitcoin and crypto trading.

Big for adoption. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/iSonypvIq7
— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) January 14, 2026

Europe, the new engine of the bull cycle?

While the United States displays mixed signals, Europe benefits from a clear regulatory framework with MiCA. Recent flows show a clear divergence. Where American crypto products are recording outflows, Europe is capturing net inflows, led by Germany with nearly $59 million in inflows.

This dynamic marks a profound shift. Adoption no longer relies solely on speculation, but on institutionalization. By integrating crypto into the traditional banking system, Germany sends a strong message: digital assets are becoming legitimate, regulated and accessible to the general public.

With crypto market capitalization still above $3.2 trillion, this new banking liquidity could fuel the next bullish leg. If simplified access triggers a FOMO effect, the $100,000 threshold for Bitcoin could be just a matter of time leaving one central question: which European country will be next to follow Germany’s example?

$BTC whale buying is increasing rapidly.

Buying on Binance and Coinbase is very strong. https://t.co/uogxYo4gt5 pic.twitter.com/l3kj4wJlTZ
— CW (@CW8900) January 14, 2026

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