According to the source, Hargreaves Lansdown warned clients not to buy Bitcoin (BTC) (source: Hargreaves Lansdown client communication as referenced by the source). Traders should confirm whether the firm’s guidance implies any platform-level limitations or added suitability checks that could affect access to BTC spot or crypto ETPs in the UK, especially under the FCA’s cryptoasset financial promotions regime effective October 2023 (source: UK Financial Conduct Authority cryptoasset financial promotions rules; Hargreaves Lansdown service disclosures).