Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026

Why it matters: Charles Schwab, with almost $12 trillion in client assets, will offer direct crypto trading by mid-2026.
- Charles Schwab plans to introduce spot bitcoin and ether trading in the first half of 2026, according to its own announcement.
- The financial services giant, with almost $12 trillion in client assets, is offering early access subscriptions for its Schwab Crypto account.
- Decrypt corroborates that Charles Schwab is indeed gearing up to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum spot trading, aligning with Schwab's own statements.
Financial services giant Charles Schwab is preparing to launch direct spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum in the first half of 2026, a move confirmed by multiple sources including Decrypt. The company, managing nearly $12 trillion in client assets, is already offering early access subscriptions for its new Schwab Crypto account, signaling its deep dive into the cryptocurrency market.
