Schwab/MS spot BTC/ETH/SOL retail Q2 2026
Key Questions
What is Charles Schwab planning for crypto trading?
Schwab will launch spot BTC and ETH trading/custody for retail clients. This provides direct low-fee access to millions. It aligns with TradFi entry beyond ETFs.
What is Morgan Stanley doing with SOL and crypto?
MS E*Trade to offer SOL spot trading via Zerohash in Q2 2026. MSBT saw $103M+ inflows. This expands retail crypto access.
How does this fit with broader TradFi trends?
Schwab/MS moves mirror BlackRock/Goldman, offering spot BTC/ETH/SOL to retail. Low-fee alternatives to ETFs for millions. BTC ETFs saw $186M inflows recently.
Schwab spot BTC/ETH retail $12T AUM 0.75% Paxos phased US ex-NY/LA; MS E*Trade/SOL Q2 Zerohash; MSBT $103M+ low-fee TradFi millions vs ETFs.
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Updated Apr 16, 2026