$12 Trillion Charles Schwab Is About to Let Your Grandma Buy Bitcoin Directly

Apr 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Charles Schwab — the brokerage that manages $12 trillion in client assets — just announced direct spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading. This isn't Fidelity or a crypto-native firm. This is the brokerage where America's retirees keep their 401(k)s.