Interactive Brokers, valued at over $110 billion, is seriously considering launching its own stablecoin. An idea still in the study phase, but confirming a significant trend: financial giants want their share of the crypto pie.
Behind this announcement lies a clear realization. The financial world is evolving. Stablecoins are reshaping global monetary flows, allowing for rapid asset transfers 24/7 without relying on the traditional banking system.
And Interactive Brokers does not want to miss this turning point.
A 110 billion-dollar platform bets on stablecoins
Today, Interactive Brokers already allows its clients to trade cryptocurrencies through its partnerships with Paxos and Zero Hash. But the next step is much more ambitious: allowing instant account funding via stablecoins, at all hours, every day.
Another avenue being explored is permitting the use of stablecoins issued by other institutions, provided they are deemed credible enough.
This would be a small revolution for millions of investors, especially in a context where markets never sleep and deposit responsiveness has become crucial.
Prudence despite enthusiasm
Thomas Peterffy, the billionaire founder of Interactive Brokers, does not hide a certain skepticism towards crypto enthusiasm.
It is difficult to understand the fundamental value of all this. But if people adopt the idea and give it value, I’m fine with that.
A revealing statement of prevailing pragmatism: even skeptics are starting to align with market dynamics. Because stablecoins are no longer a niche; they are becoming the infrastructure.
A booming sector, a race to adoption
Interactive Brokers is not alone. Robinhood has just launched its own stablecoin USDG via the Global Dollar Network, a consortium including Kraken and Galaxy Digital. A strong signal: investment platforms are moving fast to keep up with innovation.
The demand is there. With almost 3.9 million client accounts, and activity boosted by the volatility of US markets, Interactive Brokers shows solid growth: +32% of users in a year, and a 47% increase in shares in 2025, more than double the sector average.
A strategic assumed bet
Crypto, stablecoins, prediction markets… Interactive Brokers is making multiple bets on the future. And according to Morningstar, these innovations are a form of insurance against any potential shocks to its traditional activities (stocks, futures, derivatives).
The question is no longer if Interactive Brokers will launch a stablecoin. The question is when.
