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Charles Schwab launches spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for U.S. retail clients via new platfrom
May 13, 2026
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by Opeyemi Olanrewaju
for CryptoPolitan
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Charles Schwab has launched Schwab Crypto, offering direct spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to its more than 39 million U.S. retail account holders and integrating crypto purchases alongside stocks and bonds. The move boosts mainstream crypto adoption and brokerage-level trading access, likely increasing inflows and competition with CEXs while raising custody and regulatory considerations for institutional-grade token custody.
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Popular banking firm Charles Schwab has rolled out direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to its U.S. retail customers via a new platform called “Schwab Crypto.” This platform will give the firm’s over 39 million account holders access to spot crypto purchases in addition to stocks and bonds. The brokerage firm confirmed on Tuesday that an...
