EXHIBIT 23.1 Consent of Independent Auditors We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-72149, No. 333-62333, No. 333-52631, and No. 333-12503 of E*TRADE Group, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated November 23, 1998 (June 1, 1999 as to Note 15), appearing in this Current Report on Form 8-K of E*TRADE Group, Inc. dated June 25, 1999. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP San Jose, California June 25, 1999