Key facts
- Schwab Crypto now supports five assets: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink.
- Eligible customers can trade SOL/USD, AVAX/USD and LINK/USD through Schwab Crypto.
- Schwab Crypto charges a 0.75% fee on each cryptocurrency transaction, or 75 basis points.
- Schwab reported $13.33 trillion in client assets as of September 30, up 15% annually.
- Schwab Crypto is unavailable in New York, Louisiana and U.S. territories, and to international customers.
- Schwab warned crypto holdings do not qualify for FDIC insurance or SIPC protection.
Charles Schwab added Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to its cryptocurrency trading platform on November 9, 2026, bringing the number of supported assets to five alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. Eligible customers can trade SOL/USD, AVAX/USD and LINK/USD through Schwab Crypto, the brokerage said in its announcement.
The additions follow Schwab's August announcement that it planned to introduce three more cryptocurrencies. At the time, the company said it would prioritize established digital assets based on customer demand. The new pairs let customers hold the tokens alongside stocks, funds and other investments through Schwab's existing platforms rather than at separate crypto exchanges.
Schwab Crypto charges a 0.75% fee on each cryptocurrency transaction, equivalent to 75 basis points of the trade value. Customers can trade through Schwab.com, the Schwab Mobile application and the thinkorswim trading platform. The brokerage first offered direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to selected customers in May 2026 and expanded access to all eligible retail clients in October.
"We continue to expand Schwab Crypto to give clients greater choice and flexibility in how they invest in digital assets," Joe Vietri, Schwab's Head of Digital Assets, said in the announcement.
Schwab reported $13.33 trillion in client assets as of September 30, 15% annual growth, along with 48.6 million client accounts and $190.4 billion in quarterly core net new assets. Schwab Crypto remains unavailable to customers in New York, Louisiana and U.S. territories, and international customers cannot access the service. The company warned that cryptocurrencies do not qualify for FDIC insurance or SIPC protection and said it plans to add more digital assets without disclosing which tokens will follow.