$11.77T Charles Schwab Launches Spot Bitcoin Trading
The post $11.77T Charles Schwab Launches Spot Bitcoin Trading appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Charles Schwab has begun rolling out spot bitcoin trading to retail clients in the United States, marking a major expansion of crypto access through one of the country’s largest brokerage firms. The company announced Tuesday that an initial group of eligible customers can now trade bitcoin through its new platform, Schwab Crypto. The launch gives retail investors direct access to digital assets inside Schwab’s existing brokerage ecosystem, rather than through third-party exchanges or exchange-traded funds. Charles Schwab said the rollout follows plans first outlined last year and confirmed in April. The firm previously limited crypto exposure to ETFs, futures, and other indirect investment products. The new platform allows customers to buy and sell spot bitcoin while maintaining a separate crypto account connected to their Schwab brokerage profile. Charles Schwab Premier Bank will act as