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Bitcoin ETF Momentum Builds: Morgan Stanley Advances Filing

March 20, 2026, 12:01 PM170 words7 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
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Bitcoin ETF Momentum Builds: Morgan Stanley Advances Filing

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Recent developments signal growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin, primarily driven by Morgan Stanley's progress towards launching a spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) on the NYSE Arca. The firm has amended its S-1 filing, adding Fidelity as a custodian alongside BNY Mellon and Coinbase, and offering a fee waiver on the first $5 billion invested. Initial seed capital is targeted at $1 million. This move, coupled with Morgan Stanley's broader crypto push – including plans for in-house custody and trading services, and potential Ethereum and Solana ETFs – suggests increasing acceptance of digital assets within traditional finance. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor's Strategy is shifting its Bitcoin acquisition funding from share issuance to STRC, a fixed-income product, attracting a new investor base and raising significant capital. Separately, Coinbase is expanding its offerings with 24/7 stock perpetual futures trading, bridging crypto and traditional markets, and Animoca Brands is partnering with Avalanche to accelerate blockchain adoption, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. The S&P 500 is also launching on Hyperliquid via officially licensed perpetual contracts.

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