# Charles Schwab President and CEO Rick Wurster indicated that America’s largest discount brokerage will likely support prediction markets.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-16 · Decrypt*

## Key points

- Charles Schwab plans to support prediction markets limited to financial events, avoiding pop culture and sports.
- The firm will roll out Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in the coming weeks at a 0.75% fee.
- Schwab intends to expand crypto offerings with deposit, withdrawal, and additional token support features.
- The company is not quickly launching prediction market products, citing low client demand and gambling risks.

**Companies:** Charles Schwab
**Countries:** United States

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