How to Gain Cryptocurrency Exposure: Spot, Futures, and Equities — Ben Watson & Jim Ferraioli

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Overview of spot, futures, and equity routes to crypto exposure, with chart examples, correlation, risk management, and portfolio considerations.

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On July 13, 2026 Schwab's Trader Talks hosted Ben Watson and Jim Ferraioli to walk through concrete ways investors can gain cryptocurrency exposure, from spot and futures to equities with indirect crypto links, even demoing trades on the thinkorswim paperMoney platform. For Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) this is not abstract marketing; it is product and education flowing into the core brokerage franchise that captures trading commissions, custody balances, and margin fees, while also highlighting the speculative, high-volatility nature of digital assets.