Interactive Brokers lists Aptos APT on July 15 as TradFi embraces crypto

Interactive Brokers listed the Aptos token APT on its platform July 15, giving millions of clients direct access to the Layer-1 asset.

"Adding APT expands our crypto offerings and gives clients more choice in digital assets," a spokesperson for Interactive Brokers said.

The listing adds APT to a growing roster of digital assets available on the brokerage, which first opened crypto trading in 2021. APT is the native token of the Aptos blockchain, a Layer-1 network built on the Move programming language. The token's price and trading volume immediately after the listing were not yet disclosed.

The move reflects deepening convergence between traditional finance and digital assets, as brokerages compete to offer crypto exposure alongside stocks, bonds and ETFs. Interactive Brokers joins a wave of TradFi platforms expanding token access, with Kraken pursuing a full European banking license and Vanguard hiring its first head of digital assets, according to recent reports.

The listing comes as the US Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to propose "Regulation Crypto" this month, introducing temporary registration exemptions and a safe harbor for crypto startups, according to the agency's published agenda. Clearer US rules could accelerate similar listings by other brokerages.

APT's availability on Interactive Brokers places it alongside other major tokens on the platform, broadening the addressable market for the Aptos ecosystem. The blockchain has focused on institutional-grade infrastructure since its mainnet launch, making it suitable for integration with regulated financial platforms. The Aptos network has processed more than 1 billion transactions since its 2022 mainnet debut, according to its block explorer data.

Interactive Brokers, which manages more than $500 billion in customer equity, has steadily expanded its digital asset offerings since entering the space. The brokerage's crypto arm, Interactive Brokers Crypto, operates under regulatory oversight in multiple jurisdictions. The addition of APT follows a broader trend of traditional brokerages adding alternative tokens beyond Bitcoin and Ether to meet client demand for diversified crypto exposure.

The Aptos blockchain, developed by former Meta engineers from the Diem project, has positioned itself as a high-throughput Layer-1 network capable of processing more than 100,000 transactions per second. Its ecosystem includes decentralized finance protocols, gaming applications and non-fungible token marketplaces, with total value locked across the network exceeding $500 million, according to DefiLlama data.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.