Interactive Brokers Adds Bitcoin Trading in European Economic Area
Interactive Brokers launched Bitcoin and other crypto trading for retail investors in the European Economic Area through its Irish entity.Summary
Interactive Brokers has expanded its cryptocurrency trading services to eligible retail investors in the European Economic Area (EEA) via Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited. This allows users to trade 11 digital assets, including Bitcoin, alongside traditional investments like stocks and bonds within a single account. The service is powered by an integration with Zero Hash, providing backend infrastructure, and offers commission rates between 0.12% and 0.18% with no spreads or custody fees. This expansion builds on existing crypto offerings in the US and UK and aligns with new European regulations for digital asset service providers, aiming to provide a unified platform for managing both digital and traditional assets.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)