Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Trading to All Eligible US Retail Clients
Schwab Crypto accounts now offer direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to all eligible US retail investors.
Schwab Crypto accounts now offer direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to all eligible US retail investors. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹77,53,052 ($81,515.00). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Crypto Economy, with live market data added, as of Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:01 UTC.
This expansion marks a significant step in mainstream financial institutions embracing crypto, potentially driving broader adoption and legitimizing digital assets among traditional investors.
- Schwab Crypto accounts now available to all eligible US retail clients.
- Users can directly trade Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside traditional assets.
- Expansion follows a limited May 2026 pilot phase.
- BTC and ETH prices remain relatively stable amid the announcement.
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- Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Trading to All Eligible US Retail Clients — this brief
Charles Schwab has announced the expansion of its Schwab Crypto accounts to all eligible retail clients in the United States, following a limited pilot phase that began in May 2026. This move allows users to directly buy and sell 
Bitcoin (BTC) and 
Ethereum (ETH) through their brokerage accounts.
The integration of crypto trading into Schwab's platform represents a significant development in the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets. By offering crypto alongside conventional investment options, Schwab is positioning itself to capture a growing market of investors interested in digital currencies.
While the announcement has not significantly impacted the price of BTC or ETH, it adds to the narrative of increasing institutional adoption. The broader market remains relatively flat, with Bitcoin trading at $81,466 and Ethereum at $2,425.25 at the time of writing.
The Fear & Greed Index stands at 55, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment, suggesting that investor confidence remains strong despite the lack of immediate price reaction following Schwab's announcement.
This development is likely to be watched closely by other financial institutions and could prompt similar moves by competitors. The next key indicator will be the adoption rate among Schwab's client base and any subsequent impact on crypto market dynamics.
Since this brief published about 5 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹77,48,391.34$81,466.00 to ₹77,53,051.83$81,515.00 — +0.06%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.50M (about $81,515.00), down 0.7% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Trading to All Eligible US Ret — questions & answers
What cryptocurrencies can Schwab clients trade?
Schwab clients can trade Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) directly through their brokerage accounts.
When did Schwab first offer crypto trading?
Schwab began offering crypto trading in a limited pilot phase in May 2026.
How has the market reacted to Schwab's announcement?
The market has shown minimal reaction, with BTC and ETH prices remaining relatively stable.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.50M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $81,515.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.06% since this brief first published — trading at ₹77,53,052 ($81,515.00) now versus ₹77,48,391 ($81,466.00) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto Economy. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.