Morgan Stanley Challenges BlackRock with Cheapest Bitcoin ETF Plan
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Morgan Stanley files low-cost Bitcoin ETF with 0.14% fee, aiming to challenge rivals and attract investors through its large network. Morgan Stanley has proposed a new Bitcoin ETF with the lowest fee in the US market. Notably, the planned fee is 0.14%, outflanking key rivals. This move may quickly attract a strong investor interest. Moreover, it is a sign of increasing competition between the major financial firms in terms of crypto products. Morgan Stanley Moves Aggressively into Bitcoin ETF Market According to the latest filings, Morgan Stanley is planning to release a spot Bitcoin ETF called MSBT. The fund will charge only 14 basis points, which is less than the competition. For instance, BlackRock charges 25 bps on its ETF product. ETF News after market close: Morgan Stanley amended an S-1 to propose a spot Bitcoin ETF (ticker MSBT) charging 14 basis points, below Grayscale’s 0.15% and BlackRock’s 25 bps products. If approved, it would be the first spot Bitcoin ETF issued directly by a major U.S. bank. The… — MartyParty (@martypartymusic) March 27, 2026 In addition, Grayscale currently has one of the lowest fees at 0.15%. Therefore, the pricing offered by Morgan Stanley overcuts even the cheapest option available. This strategy may force other firms to cut fees in response. Related Reading: Eric Balchunas says Morgan Stanley Spot Bitcoin ETF Edges Closer to Market Debut | Live Bitcoin News Furthermore, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart said that the product would be launched in early April 2026. As a result of approval, market competition may intensify very soon. In addition, the ETF can be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. A listing notice is already out with a suggestion of a fast timeline for launch. Therefore, investors can get access to the product in a matter of weeks. Low…
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