Interactive Brokers (IBKR) announces the launch of crypto-asset trading for individual investors across the European Economic Area (EEA) on March 31, 2026. This service is facilitated through Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, an authorized crypto-asset service provider, allowing clients to trade assets like bitcoin and ethereum.
The expansion provides local investors with an integrated platform to manage digital assets alongside traditional stocks, options, and futures. Clients gain access to 11 leading crypto-assets with transparent commissions ranging from 0.12% to 0.18% and no hidden custody fees.
This rollout leverages a secure infrastructure partnership with Zerohash to reach a potential market of approximately 450 million people. The service is available 24/7 across the broker’s entire suite of mobile and desktop trading applications.
“By offering crypto alongside traditional assets on a single platform, clients can manage risk, liquidity, and capital more efficiently across their entire portfolio,” says Milan Galik, CEO of Interactive Brokers.
🧭 FAQs
• Which cryptocurrencies are available for individual investors in the EEA? Users can trade 11 assets including bitcoin, ethereum, solana, and cardano.
• Who regulates the crypto services provided by Interactive Brokers? Services are provided through Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited as an authorized provider.
• What are the commission rates for local crypto trades? Commissions for eligible investors range from 0.12% to 0.18% of the trade value.
• Can investors trade crypto assets outside of standard market hours? Eligible clients in the jurisdiction can trade crypto-assets 24 hours a day.
