Interactive Brokers has significantly broadened its cryptocurrency services, allowing eligible U.S. clients to withdraw USD balances via automatic conversion into popular stablecoins, including the newly added Ripple stablecoin, RLUSD, as well as USDC and PYUSD. This expansion provides users with enhanced flexibility in managing their digital assets, enabling them to send stablecoins to external wallets around the clock, including weekends and holidays.
The brokerage firm has streamlined the withdrawal process, eliminating the need for clients to manually convert their dollars prior to withdrawal. The automated system manages the conversion seamlessly, and notably, Interactive Brokers imposes no additional fees for these stablecoin transfers.
This latest feature builds upon the stablecoin deposit service that was initially introduced in January 2026, creating a bidirectional funding option for eligible users. As part of this initiative, clients can now easily move supported stablecoins in and out of their brokerage accounts.
Milan Galik, the Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers, emphasized the importance of integrating digital assets within a broader financial ecosystem. He stated, “We believe digital assets should be integrated into a client’s broader financial experience, not treated separately.”
In addition to the stablecoin enhancements, Interactive Brokers has also added 12 new crypto tokens through its partnerships with Zerohash and Paxos. Nine of these tokens were integrated via Zerohash, while three additional assets became available through Paxos. The new offerings include notable tokens such as Aave, Aptos, Lido DAO, NEAR Protocol, and more.
Paxos has facilitated access to Aave, Uniswap, and Pax Gold for clients, with Pax Gold being particularly attractive as it provides investors access to a gold-backed digital token linked to physical gold stored in secured vaults. These additions not only bolster Interactive Brokers’ crypto asset offerings but also span various sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain networks.
Previously, Interactive Brokers had already made several major cryptocurrencies accessible through Zerohash, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, among others. Similarly, Paxos supported a robust selection of assets like Chainlink and Litecoin.
As part of its strategy to position cryptocurrencies alongside traditional assets, Interactive Brokers is integrating digital assets into its multi-asset trading platform. Clients can trade cryptocurrencies concurrently with stocks, options, futures, bonds, and more, all without the need for a separate application.
The brokerage reports that cryptocurrency commission rates start at a competitive 0.12% to 0.18% of the trade value, with a minimum order fee of $1.75. Importantly, there are no additional spreads, markups, or custody fees on crypto trades.
However, it is important to note that this expanded service does not apply uniformly across all regions. Clients from Interactive Brokers U.K. Limited and Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited will not have access to bidirectional stablecoin funding, and the availability of the new crypto assets is subject to the client’s country of residence.
