CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail accounts lose money.

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Real crypto trading for EEA retail clients

Before 2026 IBKR offered European clients only crypto futures. It now offers spot crypto to eligible EEA individuals through Interactive Brokers Ireland, in partnership with Zero Hash.

Key points

  • Spot crypto for eligible EEA individuals at IBKR
  • Provided through Interactive Brokers Ireland and Zero Hash
  • Check custody and withdrawal options before buying

Before 2026, Interactive Brokers offered its European clients only crypto futures. It now offers spot crypto to eligible individuals in the EEA through Interactive Brokers Ireland, in partnership with Zero Hash.

Spot crypto means you own the coin rather than a futures contract with expiry dates and margin.

Crypto prices can move sharply, and holding crypto at a broker is not the same as holding it in your own wallet. Check whether you can withdraw coins and how custody works before buying.

Source: Investing in the Web. Written in our own words by the Broksal Team; see our methodology for how we cover news.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Each broker publishes its own current loss percentage on its website.

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