Charles Schwab has added Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to Schwab Crypto, giving eligible retail clients three more tokens to trade alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. The brokerage announced the move in a Monday press release. The platform now carries five digital assets in total.
A measured crypto lineup
Schwab said the additions are part of a wider expansion of its digital asset lineup. The firm is focusing on established crypto assets that clients have asked about, rather than listing every token on the market. Joe Vietri, Schwab’s head of digital assets, said the company wants to give clients more options and flexibility while keeping the experience, education and support they expect from Schwab. That approach fits the brokerage’s cautious style. It is not trying to be the fastest crypto venue, perhaps, but it does want to meet demand from clients who already hold digital assets elsewhere.
Five tokens and a 75 basis point fee
Schwab Crypto began rolling out in May 2026 through an early access program and later opened to all eligible retail clients in October, according to the release. Clients can now choose from Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink. The company said it plans to add more crypto and digital assets over time. Trades cost 75 basis points of the dollar value, which Schwab says ranks among the lowest fees in the industry. That fee is not zero, and it is not a flat commission. It is a percentage charge, so the dollar cost rises with trade size.
Education stays part of the pitch
Alongside direct trading, Schwab offers research and educational materials. The resources include market commentary from the Schwab Center for Financial Research and crypto education through Schwab Coaching. The idea is to help investors understand digital assets and how they might fit into a broader portfolio. That matters because crypto can behave very differently from stocks and bonds. Schwab is not framing the tokens as a separate world. It is placing them next to traditional holdings in a familiar brokerage account. The company has not said which assets will come next. For now, the message is simple: more choice, same platform, and a continued focus on client education.
