Brokerage Crypto Services Expansion
Established brokerages are expanding cryptocurrency services to compete for retail and advisor market share
Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (4 articles). Watching for it to gain traction.
Still mostly niche and specialist coverage — not yet picked up broadly by mainstream press.
"The filter is liquidity and track record. Under the new federal law on digital currencies, a coin's market cap, average daily volume and at least five years of pricing history on foreign platforms decide if it qualifies. To protect non-qualified investors from sharp and unpredictable fluctuations in cryptocurrency rates, only the most liquid of them will be available to them."
"Institutional investors are increasingly dictating crypto market structure. They account for a record 72% of spot over the counter (OTC) trading flow during the first half of 2026, compared to 61% in the second half of 2025. Institutional influence has become a structural feature of digital asset markets."
"The ETF, which trades on the NYSE Arca under the ticker TKNZ, mainly gives investors exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum, weighed 40.75% and 18.42%, respectively."
"Schwab revealed plans to extend direct crypto services from retail investors to registered financial advisors. The company is targeting 2027 for spot cryptocurrency trading, transfers, and custody capabilities on its advisor platform."