Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), a global automated broker, has launched crypto-asset trading for eligible individual investors in the European Economic Area. The service is offered through Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, an authorised crypto-asset service provider in the region.

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In a related development, crypto exchange Coinbase also recently launched futures contracts for EEA users, offering exposure to both digital assets and traditional markets. This is the company’s first offering under its MiFID II licence, granted through its CySEC-regulated BUX Cyprus entity.

Interactive Brokers Adds Crypto Trading Capabilities

Interactive Brokers’ launch allows investors to trade 11 leading crypto-assets on the same platform they use for stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and mutual funds. The firm said the launch addresses common challenges for European investors, including managing multiple crypto apps, unclear fees, and security concerns.

“Our clients want the flexibility to diversify into crypto-assets while maintaining the tools, pricing, and trust they rely on Interactive Brokers for,” said Milan Galik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Clients trading crypto-assets through the platform can trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Pricing starts at 0.12%-0.18% of trade value, with no hidden spreads, markups, or custody fees. Users can also place limit orders to control execution prices.

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Zerohash is a regulated digital asset and stablecoin infrastructure provider for financial institutions.