Interactive Brokers Introduces Crypto Trading in UK

Following the launch of Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ether Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) ​available to trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, US electronic trading giant Interactive Brokers has introduced crypto trading in the United Kingdom.

Individual and institutional investor clients of the U.K. arm of Interactive Brokers, Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited, including financial advisers, can now trade crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash, in addition to the broad range of investment products available through Interactive Brokers from a single unified platform.

Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a crypto assets firm.

"Interactive Brokers offers a wide selection of global investment products, sophisticated technology and competitive pricing," said Gerald Perez, Chief Executive Officer at Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited. "Introducing cryptocurrency trading gives UK clients enhanced flexibility to invest across markets and asset classes while also adding exposure to digital assets."