Schwab begins Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients

The May 12, 2026 rollout starts with a first group of clients.

Clients need a brokerage account and must apply for a separate Schwab Crypto account.

First reported Oct 16, 2026, 12:09 UTC

Source reports

HUGE: 🇺🇸 $13 trillion Charles Schwab has officially launched Bitcoin & crypto trading for eligible clients. They have over 40 MILLION brokerage accounts! 🚀 — @cryptorover (X), Oct 16, 2026, 12:09 UTC
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 $13 trillion Charles Schwab officially launches Bitcoin & Ethereum trading for its 40 million customers. — @CryptoTweets (X), Oct 16, 2026, 12:14 UTC
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 $13 trillion Charles Schwab officially launches #Bitcoin and crypto trading for eligible clients across its 40 million+ brokerage accounts. It is happening!🚀 — @conorfkenny (X), Oct 16, 2026, 12:16 UTC
JUST IN: $13 trillion Charles Schwab fully launches Bitcoin & Ethereum trading to its 40 million eligible retail clients. — @WatcherGuru (X), Oct 16, 2026, 12:26 UTC
BREAKING: $13 trillion Charles Schwab has officially launched Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for eligible clients. 40 million accounts can now buy Bitcoin and Ethereum on the same platform as their stocks and bonds. — @BullTheoryio (X), Oct 16, 2026, 12:36 UTC
🔥HUGE: $12 Trillion Charles Schwab has launched BTC and ETH trading for its 40 Million retail clients. — @MaxCrypto (X), Oct 16, 2026, 12:45 UTC

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