US EditionIG Group to Let UK Retail Investors Trade BTC, ETH, XRP Directly
- Starting June 3, 2025, IG Group will enable retail clients in the UK to buy and sell 38 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple, through its platform in collaboration with Uphold.
- This move follows rising UK crypto adoption, broader regulatory clarity, and demand from investors as cryptocurrencies gain acceptance among financial institutions and regulators.
- IG, traditionally known for leveraged derivatives and stockbroking, expands beyond core services to offer direct crypto trading with no leverage, custody, and execution provided by Uphold.
- Michael Healy, IG’s UK managing director, called this a “major milestone” in the UK’s crypto journey while noting customers seek secure access despite the high risk and lack of protection under compensation schemes.
- The launch signals a shift in UK finance toward integrating digital assets into regulated platforms, expected to drive innovation and increase mainstream investor participation despite continuing market volatility.
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