Interactive Brokers expands crypto access in Europe
Interactive Brokers has launched cryptocurrency trading for eligible individual investors in the European Economic Area (EEA). The service is being offered through the company’s Irish entity, giving regional clients access to digital assets alongside more traditional financial instruments on the same platform.
According to the announcement, users can trade 11 major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Sui. The rollout adds crypto to Interactive Brokers’ existing lineup of stocks, options, futures, and bonds, reinforcing its position as a multi-asset brokerage platform.
24/7 trading and defined fee structure
The new crypto offering supports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week trading, matching the always-on nature of digital asset markets. For investors seeking to manage different asset classes within one brokerage environment, the integration could improve convenience and portfolio flexibility.
Interactive Brokers said trading fees will range from 0.12% to 0.18%. The pricing suggests a structured approach to crypto execution from a traditional broker and reflects the broader trend of established financial firms bringing digital asset services into more standardized investment frameworks.
A broader sign of traditional finance adoption
The expansion into the EEA highlights how legacy brokerage firms continue to deepen their involvement in the crypto sector. For European investors, the move adds another regulated access point and makes it easier to include digital assets within existing investment workflows.
Overall, the launch signals that as market demand and regulatory clarity evolve, traditional brokers are increasingly incorporating cryptocurrency into their core product offerings through more integrated and compliance-oriented models.