{"id":236470,"date":"2025-12-23T09:25:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/?post_type=trading-lessons&#038;p=236470"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:11:44","slug":"adding-cryptocurrency-trading-permissions","status":"publish","type":"trading-lessons","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/trading-lessons\/adding-cryptocurrency-trading-permissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Cryptocurrency Trading Permissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>IBKR offers clients a way to trade cryptocurrencies alongside stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds. Cryptocurrency trade execution and custody are provided by Paxos Trust Company or Zero Hash LLC depending on your account type and country of legal residence. Cryptocurrency trading is also available through Interactive Brokers Hong Kong and is powered by OSL Digital Securities. Investors can request trading permissions for cryptocurrencies through the Interactive Brokers\u2019 Client Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crypto-basic-and-crypto-plus\">Crypto Basic and Crypto Plus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two crypto trading permissions available: Crypto Basic and Crypto Plus. Investors who enable Crypto Plus trading permissions can use the Cryptocurrency Service Providers web app in addition to the IBKR trading platforms to trade cryptocurrencies. Crypto Plus trading permissions also provide the investor with 24\/7 cryptocurrency trading access, allow you to transfer and hold USD in your Cryptocurrency Service Providers account, and support non-marketable buy limit orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adding-trading-permissions\">Adding Trading Permissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To access the Settings page of Client Portal, select the Head &amp; Shoulders icon in the upper right corner and then Settings. 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Review the requested changes and any disclosures, sign and select Continue to submit the request.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that various criteria including financial information, investment experience and objectives are collected to create your Financial Profile, which in turn, is used when determining whether to approve accounts for trading permissions. IBKR does&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;disclose the eligibility requirements for any products. 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