IG Group has launched the IG Markets cryptocurrency trading app for Australian retail investors, its first direct crypto offering in the country.

The mobile-only app lets users buy and sell digital assets in Australian dollars. It offers trading in cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Cardano and Solana, along with a smaller range of meme coins.

The launch builds on IG’s push into the local crypto market following its acquisition of Independent Reserve, one of Australia’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges. The deal added Independent Reserve’s exchange infrastructure and customer base of 500,000 to the group.

IG is entering a market where digital asset ownership continues to rise. Research cited from…