Interactive Brokers Launches Crypto Trading in EEA

Interactive Brokers launched cryptocurrency trading services for eligible retail investors across the European Economic Area on Tuesday, allowing clients to buy and sell 11 digital assets directly through their existing brokerage accounts.

The expansion, announced by the U.S.-based brokerage firm, operates through its Ireland subsidiary, Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, which is authorized as a cryptoasset service provider under the region's regulatory framework. This move integrates spot trading of cryptocurrencies alongside traditional financial products such as stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and mutual funds on a single platform. Eligible users in the EEA can now access Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Chainlink, Solana, Cardano, XRP, Dogecoin, Avalanche, and Sui, with trading available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The service is powered by Zero Hash, a regulated digital asset infrastructure provider that handles execution and custody. Commissions start at 0.12 to 0.18 percent of the trade value, with no hidden spreads, markups, or custodial fees, according to the company's statement. Investors can place limit orders to control execution...