Schwab Plans Spot Crypto Trading Launch in First Half of 2026, Starting with BTC, ETH

Schwab plans spot crypto trading launch in first half of 2026, starting with BTC, ETH

The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account.

Charles Schwab eyes Bitcoin launch after crypto’s worst quarter since 2018

Charles Schwab, a major US financial services company, is on track to roll out spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum in the first half of 2026. This announcement was made shortly after Bitcoin recorded its poorest quarterly performance since early 2018, concluding the first quarter of this year on a significant low. To confirm this recently released report, sources highlighted a newly published cryptocurrency page in the company’s “Investment Pr…

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are 'Coming Soon'

The institution announced that it will offer a new kind of account, crypto accounts, to its customers, allowing them to dabble in cryptocurrency trading. The move, anticipated by CEO Rick Wurster last month, will bring this feature to over 46 million clients. Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab is launching direct Bitcoin and Ether trading for its […]

Major Crypto Boost: $12T Charles Schwab Eyes Spot Bitcoin and Ether Trading Rollout in H1 2026

Charles Schwab is preparing to launch spot crypto trading in the first half of 2026, marking a deeper expansion into the digital asset space.

Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Financial services giant Charles Schwab is preparing to expand deeper into digital assets, announcing plans for a forthcoming product that will allow clients to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly through its platform. The firm revealed that “Schwab Crypto™” is in development and will be offered through Charles Schwab Premier Bank, positioning the product as a gateway for retail investors seeking direct exposure to leading cryptocurrencies su…

Charles Schwab To Offer Direct Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading With ‘Schwab Crypto’ Account

Charles Schwab is preparing to offer clients direct access to cryptocurrencies, joining a growing group of traditional financial institutions that have moved into digital-asset services.  The firm plans to roll out “Schwab Crypto” through its Premier Bank platform, enabling eligible customers to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) directly, according to disclosures on the company’s website. Charles Schwab’s New Crypto Service  Charles …