Schwab Adds Three Cryptocurrencies to Trading Service

Charles Schwab added Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to its direct cryptocurrency trading service on November 9, giving eligible clients access to five digital assets. The three tokens join Bitcoin and Ether on Schwab Crypto, the company’s service for buying and selling cryptocurrencies through accounts linked to its brokerage platform.

The additions were announced in August and follow a phased rollout that began with early access in May 2026. Schwab opened Bitcoin and Ether trading to all eligible retail clients in October. The company said the newly supported assets are available to trade through Schwab.com, Schwab Mobile and thinkorswim.

Schwab charges 0.75% of each transaction’s value, with a minimum fee of $0.01. Clients can transfer available cash from a linked brokerage account to fund a Schwab Crypto account. The company’s disclosures say transfers of supported cryptocurrencies are being enabled gradually for enrolled clients whose accounts qualify.

The service is limited to qualifying clients and is unavailable to residents of New York and Louisiana, U.S. territories and international jurisdictions. Schwab Crypto accounts are offered through Charles Schwab Premier Bank,...