Brokerage firm Interactive Brokers has announced the launch of 24/7 funding for trading accounts using the stablecoin USDC from Circle.
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This new option eliminates the limitations of traditional bank transfers. Clients can now deposit funds instantly and trade 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
“Funding with stablecoins provides international investors with the speed and flexibility needed in today’s markets,” said Interactive Brokers CEO Milan Galik.
The integration is facilitated through Zerohash, a B2B infrastructure provider for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
Users can send USDC from their addresses on the Ethereum, Solana, or Base networks to a secure wallet provided by the service. The token is then automatically converted to US dollars and credited to the client's brokerage account.
The transaction fee is 0.3% (minimum $1), excluding blockchain transaction fees.
Next week, Interactive Brokers plans to add support for RLUSD from Ripple and PYUSD from PayPal. In July 2025, media reports indicated that the broker is considering launching its own stablecoin.
Founded in 1978, the firm launched cryptocurrency trading in late 2021 through a partnership with Paxos. Initially, clients had access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.
In 2022, the company implemented 24/7 trading, and in 2025 added popular altcoins, including Solana and XRP.
Notably, Interactive Brokers founder Thomas Peterffy recommended allocating 2-3% of capital to Bitcoin, but no more than 10%.