IG launches crypto trading in the UK

IG launches crypto trading in the UK, becoming first UK-listed company to roll out product to retail investors

• Clients can now trade crypto, stocks, indices, ETFs, commodities and FX in one place
• IG launch follows continued growth in UK crypto adoption and recent announcement on crypto legislation

Tuesday 3rd June, London – Global investing and trading platform IG has launched crypto trading, becoming the first UK-listed business to allow customers to buy, sell and hold crypto assets. 

IG customers can now access a wide range of crypto assets, from the most traded coins such as Bitcoin and Ethereum to a range of smaller assets. The launch comes as crypto adoption continues to grow in the UK^[1]  and follows the government’s recent unveiling of plans for a UK crypto regulatory regime. 

With the launch of crypto, IG customers can now trade stocks, indices, ETFs, crypto assets, FX, commodities and financial derivatives in one place – providing an integrated service for those seeking exposure to a broad range of asset classes without the hassle of using multiple providers.

Michael Healy, UK Managing Director of IG, said: “This is a huge moment for IG and a major milestone in the UK's crypto journey, with retail investors now able to buy, sell and hold crypto assets with a grown-up business. 

“Adoption is rapidly growing and with UK crypto regulation gathering steam, we want to give existing and future investors a platform where they can trade crypto with clear and transparent fees, with a provider already used by hundreds of thousands of retail investors. 

“With the addition of crypto, our customers will enjoy a more streamlined investing experience, with IG providing a one-stop shop for a wide range of assets. We’re really excited to bring this offer to market.” 

The offer – launched in partnership with crypto asset firm Uphold – is fully integrated across the IG platform and the IG Invest app, launched earlier this year, with customers able to switch from their crypto account to any other accounts they hold with IG (such as a share dealing account or ISA). Uphold will execute all customer transactions and provide pricing data, with Uphold’s infrastructure fully integrated into IG’s user experience. 

Simon McLoughlin, CEO of Uphold, said: “We are proud to have worked with IG and helped such a well-known brand bring crypto services to the UK market. We want to give people better access to this asset class so they can participate in the evolving financial world. Partnerships like this are so important in helping us achieve that goal.” 

The launch of crypto reinforces IG’s commitment to enhancing its offering to meet evolving investor needs. You can view the new crypto offering here. 

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This promotion has been approved by Archax Limited, FRN 838656  21.05.2025 

ENDS 

1. UK adoption of crypto continues to grow, according to data from the FCA

Notes to editors

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For full details on IG’s crypto fee structure, click here.

IG will charge 1.49% of each crypto trade with no other hidden fees or charges.

About IG Group

IG Group (LSEG:IGG) provides online trading platforms and educational resources to empower ambitious clients around the globe. Headquartered in the UK, IG Group is a FTSE 250 company that offers clients access to c.19,000 financial markets worldwide

About Uphold

Uphold, is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes pioneering financial services which support millions of customers in more than 140 countries.

Uphold integrates with more than 30 trading venues, including centralized and decentralized exchanges, to deliver liquidity and execution. Uphold never loans out customer assets and is always 100% reserved. The company pioneered radical transparency and uniquely publishes its assets and liabilities every 30 seconds on a public website (https://uphold.com/en-gb/transparency).

Uphold Europe Limited (FRN: 938277) is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority for anti-money laundering purposes and complies with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. To learn more about Uphold’s products and services, visit uphold.com.