Crypto and Bitcoin ETFs at Schwab
Main Points:
• Cryptocurrency ETFs can be traded in a brokerage account at Charles Schwab.
• Schwab charges no commissions on online trades of Bitcoin or other crypto funds.
• Besides Bitcoin funds, Ether funds are also available at Schwab.
If you want to trade cryptocurrencies inside a securities account, Charles Schwab is one place worth checking out. Read on for the details.
Crypto ETFs Available at Schwab
In self-directed brokerage accounts, Schwab offers trading in every crypto ETF currently available on the U.S. exchanges; these exchanges include both the major and OTC exchanges. There are more than 100 of these special ETFs right now.
Besides taxable brokerage accounts, other registrations can trade these crypto ETFs. Examples include IRAs, 401k accounts, custodial accounts, trusts, and more.
Finding Crypto ETFs at Schwab
Locating available cryptocurrency funds at Schwab is really easy, thanks to the broker’s intuitive website. We do emphasize website here because other software platforms do not have the ETF screener. To find crypto ETFs, log into the site and click on the Research tab; it appears in the main menu at the top.
In the drop-down list of choices, select the link for ETFs. On the ETF hub, you’ll see a tile to “Find ETFs and Mutual Funds.” Click on this tile and you’ll get Schwab’s Fund Finder. The Fund Finder has a filtering menu in the left-hand column. Expand the Category field and locate the Miscellaneous sub-category; here, select Digital Assets.
When we did this, we received exactly 116 results. Examples include:
- WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (ticker symbol BTCW)
- iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA)
- CoinShares Bitcoin ETF (BRRR)
- Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF (FDIG)
- Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS)
- Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BTCC)
Not all crypto ETFs hold cryptocurrencies. Be sure to read the fund’s prospectus and fully understand its investment strategy before diving in.
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Researching the Crypto ETFs
In the search results on the Fund Finder, simply click on a ticker symbol and you’ll get a pop-up window with more details. To see even more, click on the fund’s title at the top of this mini-window; now you’ll have the complete profile. Here, Schwab presents lots of information on crypto ETFs. There are ratings from Market Edge for some funds.
In the upper-left corner of the fund’s profile, there is a blue hyperlink for fund documents. Click on this link and you’ll get a list of resources, including the annual report and prospectus.
How to Buy Crypto ETFs at Schwab
Placing a trade for a crypto ETF at Schwab follows the same basic procedure as order entry for any stock or ETF. A trade can be submitted on any of Schwab’s five platforms, which include:
- Website
- Mobile app
- thinkorswim desktop
- thinkorswim app
- thinkorswim web
The most sophisticated ticket will be found on thinkorswim. The regular mobile app has the simplest ticket, although here a few advanced order types can be used. Examples include trailing and market on close.
It is possible to short crypto ETFs at Schwab inside a margin account if desired.
Schwab Crypto ETF Pricing
Schwab charges nothing for trades of crypto ETFs on the big exchanges when they are placed online. Placing a trade over the phone with the assistance of a live broker will tack on a $25 surcharge.
Not all crypto ETFs trade on a major exchange. Some funds, like the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC), trade over-the-counter. Any online OTC trade will cost $6.95.
The minimum order amount for any cryptocurrency ETF (or any other ETF at Schwab) is one whole share.
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Updated on 10/11/2025.
Chad Morris is a financial writer with more than 20 years experience
as both an English teacher and an avid trader. When he isn’t writing
expert content for Brokerage-Review.com, Chad can usually be found
managing his portfolio or building a new home computer.
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