[Charles Schwab Optimistic About Bitcoin's Performance in 2026, Plans to Launch Spot Cryptocurrency Trading Services] Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster stated that the company is optimistic about Bitcoin's performance in 2026. Despite the recent market downturn, factors such as quantitative easing policies, the Federal Reserve's bond purchase program, and weak demand for U.S. government bonds are creating a more favorable macro environment for Bitcoin. Charles Schwab currently supports the purchase of Solana and Micro Solana futures products and plans to launch spot cryptocurrency trading services in the first half of 2026.