IG has removed trading commissions on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for its UK retail investors, charging only a small external exchange fee of 0.07% imposed by its liquidity partner. This change took effect immediately and applies exclusively to these three most frequently traded tokens on the platform.
The rest of IG’s cryptocurrency offerings retain the standard 1.49% flat trading fee, unchanged since the launch of its spot crypto service less than a year ago. IG launched this service in mid-2025 through a partnership with Uphold, which manages pricing and custody for UK and Irish customers.
This latest fee reduction signals a deepening intensification of price competition among UK brokers courting retail investors in crypto assets. IG already provides commission-free trading for stocks, ETFs, and funds across its tax-advantaged accounts such as ISAs and SIPPs. Now, it aims to combine low costs with security to attract crypto buyers without forcing them to compromise safety for price.
IG's UK and Ireland Managing Director emphasized the firm’s focus on delivering value alongside trust, positioning the move as part of a broader commitment to building a low-cost yet reliable crypto trading environment.
To underline its competitive edge, IG published a comparison of total costs for purchasing £100 of Bitcoin across several leading platforms. According to IG:
- IG charges just £0.07 per £100 investment.
- Revolut applies a £1.49 trading fee.
- eToro imposes a £1.00 spread-based fee.
- Bitstamp’s costs range from £1.80 to £2.30, factoring in surcharges during market volatility.
- Binance charges around £0.10, excluding additional margin or loan fees.
IG’s figures have not been independently verified and do not account for subscription fee tiers offered by competitors, which can reduce costs for active traders. The comparison also focuses on a one-time purchase and excludes ongoing expenses related to holding or transferring cryptocurrencies.
The move mirrors similar strategies by competitors aiming to capture growing retail interest. eToro has integrated crypto within its zero-commission equity offering, while Revolut is expanding its crypto presence with new apps and strategic hires. Within IG’s parent group, IG Europe continues to broaden crypto access across the European Union, illustrating strong intra-group momentum for digital asset trading.