Yes. Charles Schwab officially began rolling out Schwab Crypto to retail clients on May 12, 2026. Schwab said the first group could trade Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside their other investments, so the forwarded posts are broadly right about the launch but describe a phased rollout as if it were a new, universal launch today. Schwab’s announcement

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Clients need a Schwab brokerage account and must apply for a separate Schwab Crypto account. Schwab’s current page says crypto is available on Schwab.com, Schwab Mobile, and thinkorswim; it does not say all 40 million brokerage accounts are eligible or already have access. Schwab Crypto

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The supplied posts all repeat the same launch claim and provide no Schwab announcement or trading details. These independent reads check Schwab’s own public materials and posts, plus reporting and public Telegram coverage, for confirmation and the actual scope.
The official Schwab page now says Schwab Crypto has arrived and describes account access, but the forwarded posts' launch timing and BTC/ETH scope still need corroboration. These reads check Schwab's account and official materials for the announcement and client eligibility details.
The official Schwab posts confirm that Bitcoin and Ethereum trading began rolling out to retail clients on May 12, 2026. The current Schwab Crypto page confirms the product remains available through a linked Schwab brokerage account.