Charles Schwab launches 24/7 Bitcoin futures trading

The move expands access to Bitcoin futures with around-the-clock trading, signaling deeper integration of crypto-linked derivatives into mainstream brokerage offerings.

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Summary

Charles Schwab has launched 24/7 Bitcoin futures trading, broadening customer access to crypto-linked derivatives. The development points to growing demand for always-on trading in digital asset markets, where Bitcoin trades continuously and investors increasingly want brokerage products that better match that schedule. Bitcoin futures let traders gain exposure to Bitcoin’s price through standardized derivatives contracts rather than holding the asset directly.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin futures: Derivatives contracts tied to Bitcoin’s price.
  • derivatives: Financial contracts whose value comes from an underlying asset.