Gate News message, April 28 — Porvenir, Colombia's largest pension fund manager, has launched a cryptocurrency investment portfolio allowing members to gain indirect exposure to Bitcoin through a regulated mechanism. The product operates via BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) with a minimum investment of 100,000 Colombian pesos (approximately $25).
The offering targets savers aged 18 to 45 and is limited to the voluntary pension system, separate from mandatory basic pension savings. Members are required to undergo mandatory personalized consultations to confirm their risk tolerance before participating. Porvenir joins competitor Protección, another Colombian pension manager, which previously introduced a similar crypto investment product.