Charles Schwab opens Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to US retail investors, gradually supporting external wallet transfers

Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X that Charles Schwab has opened Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to all eligible US retail clients through its existing investment platform, charging a 0.75% fee per trade with a minimum of $1 and a maximum single-trade limit of $2 million. The company is rolling out digital asset transfers between Schwab accounts and external wallets in phases, requiring users to pre-register withdrawal addresses and complete security checks. Paxos Trust Company provides custody, trade execution, and settlement infrastructure, and the related digital assets are not covered by SIPC or FDIC insurance.