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Interactive Brokers Launches ETH Staking Service Powered by Zerohash

Interactive Brokers has introduced Ethereum staking for clients, expanding its crypto services beyond trading.

Interactive Brokers has introduced Ethereum staking for clients, expanding its crypto services beyond trading. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,509.26. This is an original TLT brief synthesising 2 outlets (Bitcoin.com, Crypto.news), plus live market data, as of Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:15:02 UTC.

Why it matters

This development marks a significant expansion of Interactive Brokers' cryptocurrency offerings, providing clients with an additional way to earn yield on their Ethereum holdings. It also highlights the growing institutional adoption of crypto services beyond trading.

Covered by 2 outlets over about 25 min — TLT synthesises them all into one brief
  1. Crypto.news
    Interactive Brokers adds Ethereum staking as $900B broker expands crypto ↗
  2. Bitcoin.com
    Interactive Brokers Rolls out Ether Staking With Zerohash ↗
Key takeaways
  • Interactive Brokers now offers Ethereum staking with Zerohash integration.
  • The service is available to eligible clients through IBKR's Client Portal.
  • IBKR manages over $900B in client assets and supports trading in 20 digital assets.
  • Ethereum price remains stable despite broader market fluctuations.
What the reporting agrees on

Both Bitcoin.com and Crypto.news report that Interactive Brokers has launched Ethereum staking services powered by Zerohash, with Bitcoin.com specifying that the service is accessible through IBKR's Client Portal. They agree on the company's $900B+ client assets under management but differ slightly on the exact figure, with Bitcoin.com citing $964.7B and Crypto.news reporting over $903B. Both outlets highlight the expansion of IBKR's crypto services beyond trading, but Crypto.news emphasizes the platform's support for 20 digital assets while Bitcoin.com focuses on the custodial and trading aspects.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR), a leading brokerage firm with over $900 billion in client assets, has announced the launch of Ethereum staking services in partnership with Zerohash. This move allows eligible clients to stake their ETH directly through IBKR's Client Portal, expanding the company's cryptocurrency offerings beyond trading.

The integration of Zerohash's technology enables IBKR to provide staking rewards on Ethereum holdings, adding a new dimension to its crypto services. This development comes as part of IBKR's broader strategy to diversify its digital asset offerings, which already include trading in 20 cryptocurrencies.

The announcement follows IBKR's previous ventures into crypto custody and trading, reflecting the company's commitment to expanding its presence in the digital asset space. The service is available to clients who meet the eligibility criteria, though specific details on these requirements have not been disclosed.

This move by IBKR is significant as it represents a growing trend of traditional financial institutions incorporating crypto services into their offerings. The integration of staking services is particularly notable, as it provides clients with an opportunity to earn passive income on their crypto holdings.

In the current market context, Ethereum is trading at $2508.68, with a slight 0.22% decline over the past 24 hours but a more substantial 7.10% drop over the last week. Despite these fluctuations, the broader crypto market remains relatively stable with a total market cap of $2.87 trillion. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 57, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment among investors.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Ethereum (ETH) has moved from $2,508.68 to $2,509.26 — +0.02%.

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The chart plots ETH's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in naira

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ETH ≈ ₦3.43M (about $2,509.26), down 0.5% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

$2,509.26 ▼ 0.50%
7d -6.84%MCap $306.45BFull ETH data →
The market when this published · October 13, 2026
Total market cap$2.87T
Bitcoin 24h+0.84%
Ethereum 24h-0.22%
BTC dominance58.2%
Fear & Greed57 · Greed

Interactive Brokers Launches ETH Staking Service Powered by — questions & answers

What cryptocurrencies can be staked on Interactive Brokers?

Currently, only Ethereum (ETH) staking is available through the platform.

How does Interactive Brokers' staking service work?

Eligible clients can stake their ETH through IBKR's Client Portal and earn staking rewards powered by Zerohash.

What is the significance of IBKR's staking service?

It marks a major expansion of IBKR's crypto services, providing clients with a new way to earn yield on their crypto holdings.

How much is 1 Ethereum worth in naira today?

About ₦3.43M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $2,509.26. The naira price moves with both ETH's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Ethereum in naira page for any amount.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Bitcoin.com, Crypto.news, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 13, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #971,287 sha256:727b18fbb2e58a82
Corroborated across 2 outlets, reported over about 25 min — this is an original TLT summary with live market data, not the original article.Crypto.news · Oct 13 18:05 ↗Bitcoin.com · Oct 13 18:30 ↗

Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.