Traditional brokerages are placing crypto assets in familiar account interfaces, which does lower the barriers to learning about and buying them. But “easier to buy” does not mean “less risky.” According to a report by John Kim in TokenPost on October 16, 2026, Charles Schwab has opened direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to eligible retail clients, with a trading fee of 0.75%. Deposit and withdrawal services are being rolled out in phases. Source: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/33537
I’m more interested in two details. First, consider fees alongside your trading frequency: for frequent traders, fees that may seem small on a per-trade basis can add up. Second, being able to see your holdings in an account does not mean that transferring assets out works the same way as it does with an on-chain wallet. Before using the service, it’s worth checking which customers can withdraw, any address waiting periods, and withdrawal limits.
This shows that traditional financial platforms are trying to serve demand for crypto assets. But a single platform adding access does not necessarily mean that money will continue flowing into the market, nor should it be treated as a signal of price direction. Everyday users may want to first understand the fees, custody arrangements, and deposit and withdrawal rules, then decide whether this channel suits them. These are my personal observations only and do not constitute investment advice.
Disclaimer: This article is for sharing information and educational discussion only. It does not constitute investment or trading advice, nor does it promise returns. Crypto asset prices are highly volatile, and you could lose all your principal. Please verify information independently, make careful decisions based on your own risk tolerance, and assume responsibility for any associated risks.
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Reference: John Kim, 2026-10-16T22:34:32+00:00 (link: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/33537).
The above is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice. Markets involve risk; invest with caution.
I’m more interested in two details. First, consider fees alongside your trading frequency: for frequent traders, fees that may seem small on a per-trade basis can add up. Second, being able to see your holdings in an account does not mean that transferring assets out works the same way as it does with an on-chain wallet. Before using the service, it’s worth checking which customers can withdraw, any address waiting periods, and withdrawal limits.
This shows that traditional financial platforms are trying to serve demand for crypto assets. But a single platform adding access does not necessarily mean that money will continue flowing into the market, nor should it be treated as a signal of price direction. Everyday users may want to first understand the fees, custody arrangements, and deposit and withdrawal rules, then decide whether this channel suits them. These are my personal observations only and do not constitute investment advice.
Disclaimer: This article is for sharing information and educational discussion only. It does not constitute investment or trading advice, nor does it promise returns. Crypto asset prices are highly volatile, and you could lose all your principal. Please verify information independently, make careful decisions based on your own risk tolerance, and assume responsibility for any associated risks.
#比特币 #以太坊 #加密资产 #风险管理 BTC ETH
Reference: John Kim, 2026-10-16T22:34:32+00:00 (link: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/33537).
The above is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice. Markets involve risk; invest with caution.