PNC Bank, one of the largest financial services institutions in the United States, is teaming up with crypto exchange Coinbase to offer direct Bitcoin trading to the bank’s clients.
The move to bring direct spot BTC trading to eligible clients of PNC Private Bank makes PNC the first major bank in the US to enable this capability.
PNC’s offering will tap into Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service platform, according to a press release.
Coinbase to power PNC’s Bitcoin trading
Coinbase’s CaaS and PNC’s Private Bank Online platform will allow qualified clients to buy, hold and sell BTC directly, and expand the two companies’ strategic partnership that was first announced in July.
Banking giants such as JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and BNY have recently unveiled moves that put the ecosystem on the cusp of greater traction, including in trading and custody of digital assets.
For PNC clients, the Coinbase integration removes the need for one to have accounts on separate exchanges when looking to make a foray into BTC trading.
The embedding of Bitcoin trading into PNC’s platform not only means seamless exposure and opportunity, but it also means security.
“As client interest in digital assets continues to grow, our responsibility is to offer secure and well-designed options that fit within the broader context of their financial lives,” said William S. Demchak, chairman and chief executive officer of PNC.
“Our work with Coinbase allows us to provide clients with access to bitcoin trading in a controlled and familiar environment, consistent with the standards they expect from PNC.”
PNC Bank to expand offering
Coinbase says the partnership aligns with the broader commitment towards bringing innovative solutions to the broader market.
Adding crypto to traditional financial systems creates new opportunities for both institutions and their clients.
“PNC has taken a thoughtful, disciplined approach, and we’re pleased to support their efforts with our secure and institutional-grade infrastructure trusted by institutions around the world,” said Brett Tejpaul, co-chief executive officer of Coinbase Institutional.
Other major banks also eye this same traction, including those that initially blasted Bitcoin as a Ponzi and worthless.
PNC Private Bank serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
It also targets families, family offices, and business owners, with access to services such as personalized financial strategies, investment management, banking and lending services.
It’s also designed for clients eyeing estate planning.
In the market, Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds have attracted billions of dollars in net assets and inflows.
Bitcoin price meanwhile, jumped to an all-time high of $126,000 in 2025, and forecasts see the benchmark digital asset at even higher levels.
At the moment, the asset trades at $90,200, with the market expecting a bounce on the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.
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