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COMMISSIONS
Cryptocurrencies
Transparent low commissions with no added spreads, markups or custody fees. Seamlessly access crypto markets through IBKR's professional grade platforms.
While other crypto exchanges and brokers charge trading fees as high as 2.00% of trade value or more, and add spreads or markups to the cryptocurrency price, cryptocurrency trading with Paxos on Interactive Brokers' platform has a low commission of just 0.12% to 0.18% of trade value1 with a USD 1.75 minimum per order (but the minimum is subject to a cap of 1% of trade value). Plus, there are no added spreads, markups, or custody fees. Cryptocurrency trade execution and custody are provided by Paxos Trust Company.1
| Monthly Trade Value (USD)2 | Fee |
|---|---|
| ≤ 100,000 | 0.18% * Trade Value |
| 100,000.01 - 1,000,000 | 0.15% * Trade Value |
| > 1,000,000 | 0.12% * Trade Value |
| Minimum per order | USD 1.75, but no more than 1% of Trade Value |
Example: Information Concerning Cost and Related Charges Grid for Crypto Currency (Paxos)
Notes:
- Paxos will charge a commission on every trade of 18 bps of trade value, subject to a USD 1.75 minimum commission on any executed order. IBKR receives a portion of that commission as a referral fee from Paxos. Above the monthly volume tiers shown above (or for any order charged a commission exceeding 1% of trade value), customers will receive rebates from IBKR of a portion of the referral fee, such that the customer's effective commission rate will be the lesser of the commission shown above or 1% of the trade value.
Disclosures
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- Capital gains tax may apply.
- Neither IBUK nor any of its affiliates are party to any transactions in digital assets and do not custody digital assets on your behalf. Paxos Trust Company LLC ("Paxos") is your counterparty to any transactions in digital assets, and any positions in digital assets are custodied solely with Paxos and held in an account in your name outside of IBUK. Paxos is a New York Limited Trust Company and is regulated by the NY Department of Financial Services.
- Digital assets held with Paxos are NOT protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the U.S. Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Cryptoassets are not subject to regulation beyond anti-money laundering requirements.
- Trading in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, is especially risky and is only for individuals with a high risk tolerance and the financial ability to sustain losses. For more information about the risks surrounding the trading of Digital Assets, please see the "Disclosure of Risks of Trading Digital Assets".
- For more information about eligibility to trade digital assets with Paxos, please see the FAQ.
- IBKR may change these rates at any time in its sole discretion. Commission rates may also vary by program or arrangement. Restrictions apply. The published rates are for direct clients of IBKR. Clients introduced through another broker or managed by an advisor may pay additional commissions set by their introducing broker or advisor. Clients should contact their introducing broker or advisor about the rates that will apply to their account.
- Value-Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Service Tax (GST) or other consumption taxes will be separately applied to commissions and services, where applicable, based on the prevailing rates.