What are the eligibility criteria for crypto-assets trading permissions?

The eligibility requirements focus on ensuring that clients have adequate knowledge of the risks associated with crypto-asset trading.

They are based on one or more of the following considerations:

  • Age (minimum age limit to protect potentially vulnerable clients)
  • Occupation, in combination with other criteria
  • Net Worth (minimum threshold)
  • Income (minimum threshold)
  • Financial sophistication (gathering experience/profession information)
  • Investment objective


Additional Information

Trading, settlement and custody services in connection with crypto-assets through IBKR platforms are provided by zerohash europe B.V.

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