Morgan Stanley Launches Bitcoin ETF Amid Market Interest
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Key Points: Morgan Stanley launches Bitcoin ETF, signaling market interest. Pioneering move by major U.S. bank. Increased attention on Bitcoin and Solana. Morgan Stanley, a leading U.S. investment bank, announced its intention to launch the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust and Solana Trust spot ETFs, marking a notable shift in its crypto strategy. This move underscores growing recognition of cryptocurrency as a viable investment, potentially enhancing Morgan Stanley’s client engagement and competitive positioning in the increasingly crowded ETF market. Morgan Stanley Files for Spot Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley filed S-1 applications with the SEC to introduce a spot Bitcoin ETF, marking it as the first major U.S. bank to launch its own ETFs, instead of using third-party products. This decision follows the bank’s previous move to allow advisors to suggest existing crypto ETFs. Client demand for direct crypto exposure is amplified by this foray into ETFs, prompting market players to reassess their positions. While coins like Solana also gain spotlight, this strategy bolsters Morgan Stanley’s competitive stance in the volatile crypto ecosystem. Morgan Stanley’s entry into the spot ETF market signifies a pivotal moment for institutional adoption in cryptocurrency. — Jeff Park, Advisor, Bitwise Asset Management Bitcoin Price Movement and Market Implications Did you know? Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF launch marks a pivotal shift in traditional financial institutions’ approach to cryptocurrencies, paralleling the 2024 SEC approval that redefined crypto exposure across major banks. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin’s current price stands at $92,534.93 with a market cap of $1.85 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $53.11 billion, marking a -1.48% change. Price fluctuations show Bitcoin declining 10.13% over 60 days, despite a 4.74% rise within seven days. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 01:18 UTC on January 7, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCap Coincu Research suggests this ETF introduction could amplify financial…
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