Investing platform Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is considering launching a stablecoin product for its customers, according to Reuters. Founder and former CEO Thomas Peterffy said in an interview that while no final decisions have been made, the company is exploring ways to let clients use stablecoins for 24/7 deposits into brokerage accounts. This comes as regulations for cryptocurrencies ease under the Trump administration and as more financial firms look to meet growing demand for faster and cheaper transfers between traditional markets and crypto ecosystems.
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One option that is being considered is allowing customers to fund their accounts with stablecoins issued by other financial institutions, if those issuers are considered credible. By integrating stablecoins, Interactive Brokers would be joining other major players entering the digital asset space. Indeed, earlier this month, fintech firm Paxos announced the launch of its Global Dollar stablecoin—which is backed by companies such as Robinhood Markets (HOOD), Mastercard (MA), and Kraken—in the European Union.
Several large U.S. banks have also talked about stablecoins in recent earnings calls by saying that new legislation creates opportunities for digital assets to become more deeply embedded in the financial system. As a result, for investors, this suggests that stablecoins may become a new growth catalyst for financial institutions and are something worth keeping an eye on.
Is IBKR Stock a Good Buy?
Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on IBKR stock based on five Buys, one Hold, and zero Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. Furthermore, the average IBKR price target of $67.92 per share implies 3.6% upside potential.
