Charles Schwab Massive Bullish Adds SOL, AVAX, LINK 2026

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Charles Schwab will add Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink trading to Schwab Crypto, expanding beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. The $13 trillion brokerage's move brings regulated altcoin access to 36 million accounts, signaling accelerating institutional adoption and intensifying competition with crypto-native exchanges.

What to Know

  • Schwab adds altcoins such as SOL, AVAX, and LINK on Schwab Crypto in coming months, expanding beyond BTC and ETH.
  • With 36M accounts and $10T in client assets, Schwab brings regulated altcoin access to mainstream investors.
  • Follows Bitcoin ETFs topping $120B since Jan 2024 and clearer U.S. regulation, potentially leading to staking and more Layer 1s.
Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab aims to grow its crypto business by adding Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink trading to its digital asset services Schwab Crypto in a few months time. This expansion doesnt just include Bitcoin and Ethereum, it reflects that a $13 trillion holding company is getting on board with a broader variety of digital assets as mainstream demand reenters altcoins.

Charles Schwab’s Expansion Strategy

Charles Schwab launched Schab Crypto in May offering direct spot trading only in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Adding SOL, AVAX, and LINK would be the first expansion in Schwab Crypto to altcoins.

Solana supports fast-throughput DeFi and consumer apps, Avalanche is used to build enterprise tokenisation-enabled subnets and Chainlink has the secure oracle infrastructure supporting over $27 billion of real value across DeFi.

Charles Schwab

Source: Coindesk

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Charles Schwab Brings Altcoins To Mainstream

For investors and institutions, Charles Schwab’s level of operations matters a lot. It has 36 million active brokerage accounts and more than $10 trillion in assets. This move brings investors who currently invest in equities and ETFs access to altcoins that go through the regulated chain.

From a blockchain perspective, it opens up mainstream distribution which was previously confined to Coinbase and Kraken, so investors can have liquidity as well. For other firms in the space, meaning the game is becoming more cutthroat because now crypto flows will be handled internally by traditional brokers.

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Institutional Crypto Momentum Accelerates

The new stock offering matches trends happening at institutional level. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have already crossed $120 billion in net assets since January 2024, while asset managers are moving closer to diversified holdings of smart contract and infrastructure tokens.

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U.S. regulatory guidance which is getting better has enabled companies to list assets which they consider as having strong developer activity, transparent governance and compliance.

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Ananthyka J

Ananthyka J

Ananthyka J is a market reporter at Tronweekly, reporting on cryptocurrency news. She covers cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and digital asset regulation, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, altcoins, and crypto policy. Her reporting emphasizes clear and accurate market coverage, including crypto market movements, regulatory developments, and blockchain adoption. She holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and an MA in Communication and Media Studies. She has also completed multiple media internships, follows strict editorial and fact-checking standards, and discloses potential conflicts of interest when reporting.

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