Can you buy crypto on E*Trade?

Yes, you can buy crypto on ETrade as of October 2026. Morgan Stanley, which owns ETrade, said on July 16, 2026, that spot crypto trading had been rolled out to eligible clients, covering bitcoin, ether and solana. Before that, E*Trade customers could reach crypto only through funds and futures, which are still offered.

How does E*Trade crypto trading work?

ETrade's crypto FAQ says crypto accounts are provided by Zero Hash LLC, a digital asset infrastructure firm. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney does not trade or hold the coins itself. Each client gets a separate, non-brokerage account in their own name at Zero Hash, linked to an individual ETrade brokerage account. Morgan Stanley says these services are due to move to Morgan Stanley Digital Trust, a national trust bank still in organization.

Key terms from the FAQ, as of October 2026:

• Fee. A 0.50% commission on the value of each trade, charged by Zero Hash, with E*Trade receiving part of it. There is no spread or markup.
• Orders. Market and limit orders, from $10 to $500,000, in fractions down to eight decimal places.
• Hours. Trading runs 24/7 on ETrade web and the app. Power ETrade support is listed as coming soon.
• Insurance. Crypto held through Zero Hash is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected. Why that matters is covered in is crypto insured.

How do you buy bitcoin on E*Trade?

Any US-based client can open a linked Zero Hash crypto account, with one crypto account per person. Existing brokerage clients use a faster sign-up, and new clients can open both accounts in one process. The two accounts share buying power, so you fund the brokerage account through Transfer Money and cash sweeps across automatically when a trade settles. Zero Hash issues a 1099-DA tax form.

Moving coins in or out is not available yet. Morgan Stanley said in July 2026 that transfers were expected to launch later in the year. For comparison with rival brokers, see can you buy crypto on Schwab or Fidelity.

Can you buy a bitcoin ETF on E*Trade?

Yes. ETrade lists spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded products, which track prices without the investor holding coins. Morgan Stanley offers its own Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), Ethereum Trust (MSSE) and Solana Trust (MSOL). ETrade discloses that Morgan Stanley Investment Management earns a sponsor fee from these trusts, a conflict of interest. Other crypto funds can be found with its screener. The trade-offs are explained in bitcoin ETF vs owning bitcoin.

Does E*Trade offer crypto futures?

On Power ETrade, yes. It lists bitcoin futures (/BTC), micro bitcoin futures (/MBT, a tenth of a bitcoin), ether futures (/ETH) and micro ether futures (/MET). ETrade says they are cash settled, leveraged and regulated by the CFTC, trade nearly 24 hours a day six days a week, and are meant for experienced traders. The commission is $1.50 per contract, per side. Leverage risks are covered in what are crypto futures and leverage.