Schwab Adds Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to Schwab Crypto

What changed

Schwab switched on buying and selling for SOL, AVAX and LINK in Schwab Crypto, taking its roster to five alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. The firm had flagged in August that these three would be next, and framed the additions as part of a push toward established tokens that match what clients are asking for.

How clients access and pay

Crypto now sits next to stocks and funds on Schwab.com, the Schwab Mobile app and the thinkorswim platform, where clients can view and trade in one place. Schwab sets the fee for each crypto transaction at 75 basis points of the trade amount, and says that pricing ranks near the bottom of industry costs. These accounts come through Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB.

Company comments and rollout timeline

"We continue to expand Schwab Crypto to give clients greater choice and flexibility in how they invest in digital assets alongside their broader investments," said Joe Vietri, head of digital assets at Schwab. "Our focus remains on delivering the experience, value, education and support clients expect from Schwab." Schwab began opening crypto access in May with spot trading in Bitcoin and Ethereum, and in October made the service available to all eligible retail clients. Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink are its first non Bitcoin and Ethereum listings, and CEO Rick Wurster said in October that new coins would arrive by year end. Schwab also noted that it intends to introduce additional cryptocurrencies and digital assets over time.

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Market snapshot and why it matters

At the time noted, CoinMarketCap showed SOL at 86.41 dollars, down 2.9 percent over 24 hours, AVAX at 8.70 dollars, up 6.8 percent, and LINK at 10.63 dollars, little changed. For portfolios, the takeaway is access and cost: Schwab is widening its crypto shelf, keeping pricing simple, and placing trading inside existing brokerage workflows. If you track broker distribution as a catalyst, broader availability can influence liquidity and investor participation in these names.

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