IG Group Launches Crypto Trading in the UK through Uphold Partnership

IG Group announced today, June 4, 2025, that it has launched crypto trading services in the UK. The company states it is the first UK-listed entity to offer retail investors the ability to buy, sell, and hold crypto assets directly.

The new service, launched in partnership with crypto asset platform Uphold, is reportedly fully integrated into IG's existing infrastructure. This integration allows customers to trade cryptocurrencies alongside stocks, indices, ETFs, commodities, and FX within a single platform. Michael Healy, IG's UK managing director, commented on the development: "This is a huge moment for IG and a major milestone in the UK's crypto journey." He added that with the introduction of crypto, IG customers "will enjoy a more streamlined investing experience, with IG providing a one-stop shop for a wide range of assets."

This move by IG Group comes amidst increasing retail interest in crypto assets and follows the UK government's stated plans to establish a regulatory framework for the sector. IG stated it would provide access to a broad range of crypto assets, from major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum to smaller tokens.

Uphold will execute customer transactions and supply pricing data, having embedded its infrastructure directly into IG's platform. Simon McLoughlin, CEO of Uphold, stated, "We are proud to have worked with IG and helped such a well-known brand bring crypto services to the UK market." The new crypto feature is also accessible via IG's recently launched Invest app.