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Morgan Stanley has now launched its own Bitcoin product, and it’s doing so in an entirely different manner to how the firm addressed crypto over recent years. The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust is a new offering that provides clients this relatively simple way to get exposure to Bitcoin directly, without the need to use an external party provider. 🚨JUST IN: MORGAN STANLEY BITCOIN TRUST OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES TODAY Morgan Stanley is officially launching its Bitcoin Trust today, providing its massive wealth management client base with a dedicated vehicle for $BTC exposure. The launch marks a pivotal transition from the bank… pic.twitter.com/DurKalVJFd — BSCN (@BSCNews) April 8, 2026 Previously, the bank had only allowed third-party Bitcoin ETFs. But with this launch, it’s stepping into a more active role, managing its own product, instead of just distributing another company’s. The Power Resides in Offering Access To Building Its Own Product Up to now, Morgan Stanley’s venture into crypto has been more about access. Investors who wanted to put their money in Bitcoin could do so, but typically via externally run exchange-traded funds from other firms. That worked, but it came at the cost of Morgan Stanley not having full control over the product itself. Now, that’s changing. With the launch of MSBT, that’s what the trust trades under on NYSE Arca, the firm is putting its own name straight into a Bitcoin investment vehicle. That might sound like no big deal on its face, but it’s quite a leap, actually. It has the conviction of more than just dipping a toe in. The Desire To Track BitcoinMore Easily Like most Bitcoin trusts or ETFs, this product seeks to have its price track that of Bitcoin as closely as possible. The catch, though, is simple: investors can now get exposure to BTC without the…

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