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Charles Schwab to offer wallet-free spot Bitcoin and Ether trading via its brokerage in phased launch

Apr 3, 20266:41 PMNewsroom AI

Charles Schwab plans to launch spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading through its brokerage platform later this quarter, a service the firm says will be rolled out in phases; Schwab manages over $12 trillion in client assets [1] [2] [3].

The offering will let clients trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly on Schwab without using a separate crypto wallet or third‑party exchange, and Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB will operate the new crypto trading service; employees will receive early access followed by invited clients ahead of a full public release [1] [3].

Observers note the move aligns with Schwab’s broader ‘super app’ strategy to consolidate financial services and could intensify competition and broaden retail access to crypto markets [4] [2].

Schwab’s spot crypto trading — sometimes referred to in coverage as “Schwab Crypto” — is expected to debut this quarter with a phased rollout beginning with employees and invited clients before public availability [1] [3].

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    Charles Schwab to Launch Spot Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading
    Blockonomi• Apr 3, 2026
  2. 2
    $12 trillion Charles Schwab expected to debut spot Bitcoin, Ethereum trading this quarter
    Crypto Briefing• Apr 3, 2026
  3. 3
    $12T Charles Schwab to Launch ‘Schwab Crypto’ for Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading
    CoinGape• Apr 3, 2026
  4. 4
    U.S. Financial Giant Charles Schwab to Enter the Cryptocurrency Market Directly
    Bitcoin Sistemi• Apr 3, 2026

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