Interactive Brokers Group announced the launch of nano‑sized Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts on February 10 2026, making the new products available through its partnership with Coinbase Derivatives. The contracts are 0.01 Bitcoin and 0.10 Ether, can be traded 24 / 7, and are offered with monthly expirations or perpetual‑style terms, giving clients lower capital requirements and finer position sizing.
Eligible clients include U.S. and international retail and institutional accounts that meet regulatory and margin criteria set by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The offering is available on a regulated exchange, providing the same level of oversight and protection that IBKR offers for its other futures and options products. The 24‑hour trading window and nano contract sizes lower the barrier to entry for traders who previously faced high margin thresholds.
The launch follows a strong Q4 2025 earnings season in which IBKR reported $1.64 billion in revenue—an 18.5% year‑over‑year increase—and a record 79% pre‑tax profit margin. Customer accounts grew 32% to 4.40 million, and net new accounts exceeded one million for the year. The new crypto‑derivatives line is positioned to capture a growing share of the global crypto‑derivatives market, which is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 20% over the next five years.
IBKR’s entry into regulated crypto futures differentiates it from competitors that rely on unregulated or offshore venues. By offering nano contracts on a CFTC‑regulated platform, IBKR can attract both retail and institutional clients who value lower margin requirements and integrated trading across traditional securities and digital assets. The partnership with Coinbase Derivatives also gives IBKR access to a broad range of crypto products while maintaining compliance with U.S. regulatory standards.
CEO Milan Galik said, “By offering nano‑sized Bitcoin and Ether futures on a regulated exchange, we are expanding access to these products with smaller contract sizes and lower margin requirements, alongside the broad range of global markets available on our platform.” Coinbase Institutional co‑CEO Greg Tusar added, “We are pleased to collaborate with Interactive Brokers to broaden access to regulated crypto derivatives.”
Investors have responded positively to the expansion, citing IBKR’s strong earnings, record margins, and customer growth as evidence of execution capability. The company’s strategy to deepen its presence in the crypto market is seen as a logical extension of its multi‑asset platform, reinforcing its competitive moat in the brokerage space.
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