Schwab to Add Solana, Avalanche, Chainlink to Crypto Platform

Charles Schwab announced on August 27, 2026, that it will expand its Schwab Crypto platform to include trading of Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink in the coming months, broadening its direct cryptocurrency offering beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. The move by the major U.S. brokerage, which oversees over $13 trillion in client assets, signals a deepening integration of digital assets into mainstream financial services.

The expansion will allow Schwab's approximately 39 million active brokerage account holders to buy and sell SOL, AVAX, and LINK through the same platform they use for stocks and ETFs. Schwab Crypto, which launched in May 2026 with initial support for Bitcoin and Ethereum, charges a fee of 75 basis points, or 0.75%, on the dollar value of each trade. The service is available in all U.S. states except New York and Louisiana and is not offered internationally.

Joe Vietri, Schwab's head of digital assets, stated that the additions are consistent with the firm's approach to providing clients with access to established cryptocurrencies. "With this expansion, clients will have more choices to build a digital asset allocation alongside the investing and banking experience...