Gate News message: Interactive Brokers has officially launched its cryptocurrency trading service for retail customers in the European Economic Area (EEA). Users can trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and nine other crypto assets through their existing brokerage accounts. The service is provided by Interactive Brokers’ entity in Ireland, and it has received authorization for crypto asset services. Trading and custody are supported by Zero Hash, enabling a seamless integration of traditional finance and digital assets.
Users can manage stocks, derivatives, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrencies within a single interface. Trading fees are as low as 0.12% to 0.18%, and the service is available around the clock. Supported tokens include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin, meeting diverse investment needs. Interactive Brokers says that as customers’ interest in digital assets continues to grow, the service will further expand its coverage of crypto products.
In addition to trading capabilities, Interactive Brokers is also expanding blockchain-based account funding channels in Europe. Users can deposit USDC via the Ethereum, Solana, and Base networks. After the funds arrive, they are automatically converted to U.S. dollars and credited to the brokerage account. In addition, customers can transfer cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana from external wallets directly into their Interactive Brokers accounts without having to sell assets first, improving the convenience of managing digital assets.
Interactive Brokers currently offers trading access to more than 170 markets worldwide. This launch of a retail crypto service in Europe marks further expansion by traditional brokers into the digital asset space. By integrating trading, custody, and funding functions, the company provides investors with a safer, more efficient digital asset investing experience, and also offers European retail investors a convenient gateway to enter the Bitcoin and Ethereum markets.
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