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Schwab expands US crypto trading to Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink
Charles Schwab has added Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to Schwab Crypto, giving eligible US retail clients five directly tradable digital assets.
Key takeaways
- Expanded lineup. Schwab Crypto now supports SOL, AVAX and LINK alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- Same platforms. Clients can trade through Schwab.com, Schwab Mobile and thinkorswim, with a 0.75% transaction fee.
- Geographic limits. Residents of New York, Louisiana, US territories and international clients cannot use the service.
What happened
Charles Schwab said on Nov. 9 that eligible US retail clients can now buy and sell Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink through Schwab Crypto. The three tokens join Bitcoin and Ethereum, raising the platform's direct-trading lineup to five assets. Crypto.news and Bitcoin.com News both reported the expansion.
The brokerage framed the addition as part of a measured buildout of its digital-asset business, centered on established tokens and client demand. Joe Vietri, Schwab's head of digital assets, said the company wants clients to have more choice and flexibility when holding crypto next to other investments, according to the reports. Customers can reach the service through Schwab's website, mobile app and the thinkorswim trading platform.
Schwab first disclosed in August that it intended to list the three tokens, and the company completed a wider retail rollout of Schwab Crypto in October. During an Oct. 15 business update, CEO Rick Wurster said three additional coins were expected before year-end, Bitcoin.com News reported. The November listings arrived within that timetable.
The new offerings include SOL/USD, AVAX/USD and LINK/USD pairs. Schwab Crypto accounts are separate from standard brokerage accounts and are provided through Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB, while Charles Schwab & Co. carries out certain operational duties. Paxos handles sub-custody and trade execution, according to Bitcoin.com News, an arrangement that differs from self-custodial wallets.
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Why it matters
The move gives Schwab clients a way to trade additional cryptocurrencies inside the same platforms they use for stocks and other traditional holdings, without opening an account at a separate crypto exchange. That can make access simpler for retail investors who prefer a familiar brokerage interface, though the service is not available everywhere and remains subject to eligibility checks.
Schwab's decision to add SOL, AVAX and LINK also signals that a large mainstream brokerage sees demand for a small set of well-known altcoins beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. The company has stressed that it chooses assets based on customer interest and a preference for established digital assets, rather than listing a broad universe of tokens.
What the data shows
Schwab Crypto charges 75 basis points, or 0.75%, of the dollar value of each trade, with a $0.01 minimum fee, according to Bitcoin.com News. That equals $7.50 on a $1,000 transaction and $75 on a $10,000 trade. Clients can enter orders in dollar amounts or coin quantities, using market, limit, stop and stop-limit orders; mobile users can also set price alerts.
Schwab funds crypto accounts by moving available cash from a linked brokerage account through its website or mobile app. Transfers of supported cryptocurrencies are available to enrolled clients whose accounts have been enabled, with access rolling out gradually. The company offers research and commentary from the Schwab Center for Financial Research, crypto content through Schwab Coaching, and 24/7 support by phone or chat.
Background
Schwab began offering direct crypto trading to a limited group of retail clients in May 2026, starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum. Those early participants used separate crypto accounts linked to their brokerage accounts. By October, the service had reached all eligible retail clients after the phased introduction. Schwab had announced in August that it planned to add Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink in the following months.
The expansion is not available to everyone. Schwab Crypto excludes residents of New York and Louisiana, as well as US territories and international jurisdictions. Applications require approval, and the company has warned that moving to an unsupported location may lead to restrictions or account closure. Schwab's disclosures state that crypto holdings are not bank deposits and do not receive FDIC or SIPC protection.
What to watch
Schwab has said it intends to add more cryptocurrencies and digital-asset products over time, but it has not named the next tokens it will support. The company also retains the ability to delay, change or withdraw support for a cryptocurrency because of regulatory, market, operational or risk-related developments. The available lineup and geographic access may change.
Questions readers ask
Which cryptocurrencies can Schwab clients trade?
Schwab Crypto currently supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink for eligible US retail clients.
What fee does Schwab charge for crypto trades?
Schwab charges 0.75% of each trade's dollar value, with a $0.01 minimum. A $1,000 trade would cost $7.50 at that rate.
Who cannot use Schwab Crypto?
Residents of New York and Louisiana, people in US territories and clients in international jurisdictions cannot use the service. Applications also require approval.
