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Schwab Announcement Drives Solana Momentum
Solana is cooking on the chart after Charles Schwab confirmed it will add the token to Schwab Crypto accounts. The move positions SOL alongside bitcoin and ethereum as the next asset clients can trade in the coming months.
The announcement arrived via Business Wire from the firm's Westlake, Texas headquarters on August 27, 2026. Schwab Crypto, offered through Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB, began rolling out in May and has so far focused on the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap. Pricing for the service sits at 75 basis points.
Price Action on the Day
SOL printed a 12.35 percent gain to reach $107.29 while bitcoin climbed 3.66 percent to $80,617 and ethereum advanced 3.50 percent to $2,524.15, according to CoinGecko data. The relative strength in Solana stood out against the broader majors, which also posted green candles but at a more measured pace.
Traders watching the daily chart saw SOL extend its move higher on the news, with volume picking up as the story circulated through the timeline. The 24-hour range showed consistent buying interest that kept the token above the $100 handle for much of the session.
Account Access Details
Schwab stated that accounts are available across all U.S. states except New York and Louisiana. The service does not extend to U.S. territories or international jurisdictions. The firm noted it may delay, modify, or withdraw support for any asset at its discretion, keeping the rollout flexible.
This expansion keeps the focus on spot trading within the existing Schwab Crypto offering rather than futures or other derivatives products. Clients will gain direct buy-and-sell access once Solana goes live, adding a third option to the two assets already supported.
Market Context and Next Steps
The August 27 update arrives as Schwab continues to build out its digital-asset platform. The coming-months timeline gives the firm room to complete technical work and compliance checks before clients can execute SOL trades.
Market participants tracking the majors noted that Solana's move outpaced the rest of the group on the day, reflecting how brokerage expansions can influence short-term price discovery. The chart showed clear separation in performance even as bitcoin and ethereum also finished higher.
Outlook for the Platform
Schwab's measured approach to adding assets suggests further tokens could follow if client demand remains steady. For now, the story centers on Solana joining the lineup and how that news translated into immediate price movement across the major pairs.
The August 27 announcement keeps Schwab Crypto on its original path of gradual expansion while giving traders a fresh catalyst to monitor on the SOL chart.