Schwab to Launch Spot Bitcoin and Ether Trading in H1 2026
Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026
Charles Schwab plans to launch spot trading for bitcoin and ether in the first half of 2026, according to the information provided.
The move would bring direct crypto trading to one of the largest U.S. brokerage platforms, potentially expanding access for investors who prefer to buy and sell digital assets alongside traditional holdings in a familiar account environment.
Spot trading refers to buying and selling the underlying assets themselves—rather than gaining exposure through derivatives or fund products—making it a distinct offering from crypto-linked ETFs and other packaged vehicles that many brokers already support.
Beyond the product expansion, Schwab’s stated timeline underscores how major financial firms are increasingly treating bitcoin and ether as assets that clients expect to be able to transact in, even as the broader industry continues to evolve around custody, compliance, and market-structure requirements.
