Financial giant Charles Schwab manages over $13 trillion in client assets and has already Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX) and Chainlink (LINKJoin its Schwab Crypto ™ platform, which allows eligible retail customers to buy and sell these 3 cryptocurrencies along with Bitcoin and Ethereum.
This expansion increases the number of digital assets that Schwab Crypto customers can trade to 5. The company initially announced in August its plans to introduce SOL, AVAX, and LINK.
Charles Schwab launched Schwab Crypto in May 2026 through an early access program, and opened the platform to all eligible retail customers in October. The addition of new assets reflects that Schwab is expanding its digital asset products to include mature cryptocurrencies that meet customer needs.
What does Schwab Crypto offer to investors?
In addition to direct trading of cryptocurrencies, Schwab Crypto also integrates digital asset access, educational resources, trading tools, and customer support. Customers can obtain insights and reviews from Schwab Center, for, and Financial Research, as well as cryptocurrency education content provided through Schwab Coaching ®. These resources are designed to help investors understand digital assets and assess their role in a broader investment strategy.
The platform also allows customers to view and trade cryptocurrencies alongside traditional investments through Schwab.com, Schwab Mobile, and thinkorswim ®. The company charges a fee of 0.75% per transaction, claiming that this is one of the lowest rates in the industry.
Schwab Plans to Further Expand Its Cryptocurrency Business
The latest addition of assets marks another step forward for Schwab into the digital asset market. This financial giant manages approximately $13.33 trillion in customer assets, enabling its cryptocurrency business to reach a mature base of retail investors.
Charles Schwab Head of Digital Assets Joe Vietri stated: "We will continue to expand Schwab Crypto to provide customers with more choices and flexibility in their digital asset investments and broader investment portfolios. Our focus remains on delivering the experience, value, education, and support that customers expect from Schwab."
Schwab plans to introduce more cryptocurrencies and other digital assets to the platform over time, but has not yet disclosed which assets will be added next.











