E*TRADE has recently integrated direct cryptocurrency trading for , Ethereum (ETH) , and Solana (SOL) through a partnership with Zero Hash .
As of April 2026, you can buy Bitcoin on through two primary methods: direct trading via their new partnership with Zero Hash or by purchasing Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) . Method 1: Direct Trading (New Feature) how to buy bitcoin on etrade
: Navigate to the Trading tab, select Crypto , and enter your order details (symbol, quantity, and price type). Method 2: Bitcoin ETPs & ETFs Method 2: Bitcoin ETPs & ETFs : These
: These track Bitcoin price movements through futures contracts. and enter your order details (symbol
: These track the price of Bitcoin directly without using derivatives. Popular options available on the platform include the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) .