The cryptocurrency landscape experienced significant institutional movement as Charles Schwab announced plans to launch direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for U.S. clients in the first half of 2026, according to CoinMarketCap and TokenPost. This development represents a watershed moment for traditional finance adoption, potentially opening access to millions of Schwab's clients. Meanwhile, Ethereum continues to trade around $2,054 with a market cap of $247.92 billion, as reported by MidForex and The Block. Despite this institutional backing, analysts are projecting a two-stage decline for ETH, targeting $1,537 and potentially the $1,148 zone as a macro bottom, suggesting near-term volatility remains a concern for the world's second-largest cryptocurrency.