Massive Shift in UK Markets: IG Group Opens Crypto Trading to Public
IG Group just unlocked crypto trading for UK retail investors—offering 31 coins under regulated conditions. Is the UK going full crypto?
In a significant move shaking up the UK investment landscape, FTSE 250-listed IG Group has launched retail crypto trading, giving everyday investors access to 31 major digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP).
IG Group, traditionally known for its derivatives and forex trading services, now becomes one of the most regulated UK financial giants to directly offer crypto trading to the public. This expansion arrives amid rising demand for digital assets, especially from millennial and Gen Z investors looking beyond traditional stocks and bonds.
What does this mean for the market?
For UK investors, this marks a turning point—as more institutional-grade platforms enter the crypto space, it increases both trust and accessibility. Unlike unregulated exchanges, IG Group offers its services under UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) oversight, which brings a level of security many investors seek.
This move could also push competitors like Hargreaves Lansdown and Interactive Investor to consider similar offerings, potentially sparking a broader wave of crypto adoption across the UK's traditional finance sector.
Whether you're new to crypto or a seasoned trader, this development opens doors to diversified digital portfolios—all from a name UK investors already trust.
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