Charles Schwab to Launch Bitcoin, Crypto Trading by Mid-April 2026 for 37 Million Clients

Charles Schwab, with over $10 trillion in assets under management and 37 million customers, plans to launch direct spot Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading services within the next 12 months.

CEO Rick Wurster confirmed the initiative during an analyst call, specifying that spot Bitcoin trading is expected to be available by mid-April 2026.

The decision follows a 400% surge in visits to Charles Schwab's crypto education portal, reflecting heightened client interest in digital assets.