Interactive Brokers has launched cryptocurrency trading for qualified retail investors across the European Economic Area, and expanded its digital asset offering through Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, an authorized crypto asset service provider.
This version gives users access to 11 digital assets, including Bitcoin, along with stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds and mutual funds within a single account interface.
Offerings It is enabled Through integration with Zero Hash, which provides back-end cryptocurrency and stablecoin infrastructure for institutional platforms. The partnership expands the existing relationship between the two companies and opens access to a market of around 450 million people across the European Economic Area.
Clients can trade these assets across Interactive Brokers’ range of platforms, including Trader Workstation, IBKR Desktop, Client Portal, IBKR Mobile and IBKR GlobalTrader.
The company said the integration allows investors to manage digital assets and traditional securities in one place. The platform provides a unified view of the portfolio and a common infrastructure for execution, risk monitoring and capital allocation.
“Our clients want the flexibility to diversify into crypto assets while maintaining the tools, pricing and trust they rely on,” said CEO Milan Galic. He added that combining asset classes under one platform supports more efficient management of liquidity and portfolio exposure.
Interactive Brokers Determine commission rates between 0.12% and 0.18% of the trading value. The company said the service avoids spreads, profit margins and custody fees, while allowing limit orders to control prices. Cryptocurrency markets on the platform operate continuously, reflecting the 24/7 structure of digital asset trading.
Bitcoin offerings are growing in Europe
The expansion of the EEA depends on existing cryptocurrency offerings in other regions. Interactive Brokers already offers digital asset trading in the US through its local entity and in the UK through Interactive Brokers (UK) Limited.
The latest release represents a continuation of the company’s efforts to integrate cryptocurrencies within its global brokerage framework.
The move comes as European regulators Implementing new digital asset rules Which formalizes licensing requirements for crypto service providers. Working through its Irish subsidiary, Interactive Brokers is aligning its offering with regional regulatory standards while expanding product access for retail clients.
The company said the launch addresses demand from investors seeking exposure to cryptocurrency markets without relying on separate exchanges or wallets. By consolidating asset classes under one platform, Interactive Brokers positions its brokerage model as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets.
