Interactive Brokers Launches 24 7 Stablecoin Funding for Global Access

Interactive Brokers, a leading global electronic brokerage, has announced a significant expansion of its funding capabilities by allowing eligible clients to deposit stablecoins around the clock. This move aims to reduce cross-border friction and speed up market access as digital assets become more integrated into traditional finance.
The new funding method enables near-instant processing with continuous availability, even on weekends and holidays. CEO Milan Galik stated,
Stablecoin funding provides international investors with the speed and flexibility required in today s markets. Clients can transfer funds and begin trading within minutes, while also reducing transaction costs.
This approach addresses the challenges of traditional cross-border funding, which can be expensive and slow, particularly for regions reliant on USD wires.
While reports of Interactive Brokers enabling stablecoin funding surfaced in mid-December 2025, the service was initially limited to a select group of U.S. retail investors. The official global launch occurred on January 15, making the service available to eligible clients worldwide.
Clients can fund their accounts using USDC, a digital asset backed 1:1 by the US dollar, through a secure wallet provided in collaboration with Zerohash. The stablecoin is automatically converted into US dollars upon receipt and credited to the client s brokerage account. Interactive Brokers does not charge fees for stablecoin deposits, although clients are responsible for blockchain network costs. Zerohash applies a 0.30 conversion fee per deposit with a 1 minimum.
Looking ahead, Interactive Brokers plans to expand its stablecoin support by adding Ripple coin RLUSD and Paypal s coin PYUSD in the coming week. This initiative positions the brokerage as a lower-cost, always-on alternative to traditional international funding channels.