Interactive Brokers Introduces Ripple's RLUSD and Expands Crypto Offerings

Interactive Brokers has added Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, to its platform, allowing eligible US clients to convert USD balances automatically into RLUSD, USDC, or PYUSD for withdrawals. The new feature enables smooth transfers of these stablecoins to external wallets at any time, including weekends and holidays.

Clients using this service do not incur additional fees for stablecoin transfers. Since the launch of stablecoin deposits in January 2026, this update enhances the funding options available for clients, making it possible to move supported stablecoins into and out of the brokerage.

New Tokens and Partnerships

In addition to RLUSD, Interactive Brokers has integrated 12 new crypto tokens into its offerings through partnerships with Zerohash and Paxos. Nine tokens were added via Zerohash, including Aave, Aptos, Lido DAO, and Uniswap. Paxos contributed three tokens, including Aave and Pax Gold, the latter providing a gold-backed digital asset linked to allocated physical gold.

Previously, Interactive Brokers had already provided several major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana through these partnerships. The strategic expansion positions crypto trading alongside traditional assets like stocks, options, and futures, allowing clients to manage diverse investments from a single platform.

Trade Fees and Accessibility

Trading commissions for digital assets through Interactive Brokers begin at 0.12% to 0.18% of the trade value, with a minimum charge of $1.75 per order. However, clients in the UK and Ireland are currently not eligible for bidirectional stablecoin funding, limiting some of the expanded functionality.

The Chief Executive Officer, Milan Galik, emphasizes the integration of digital assets into a client’s broader financial experience, moving away from treating them as isolated. This aligns with a growing trend in the financial sector, where the inclusion of digital currencies in mainstream trading platforms is becoming increasingly prevalent.

This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice.