Charles Schwab launches spot crypto trading for retail clients

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Charles Schwab Announces Details of Spot Crypto Trading Launch

April 16, 2026 9:37 AM EDT

Retail clients will have access to Schwab Crypto alongside the research, education, service and comprehensive investing, trading, wealth, and banking offers they already enjoy at Schwab

WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Charles Schwab today announced Schwab Crypto, a spot crypto trading offer that will begin a phased rollout to retail clients in the coming weeks. Schwab Crypto will provide direct access to bitcoin and ethereum trading, combined with educational content and experienced professional support all at a great value.

In a recent Schwab survey* of nearly 500 current and prospective cryptocurrency investors, respondents identified... More