Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Launch₿ Crypto•Bitcoin

Morgan Stanley Launches Low-Fee Bitcoin ETF, Challenging Market Leaders

April 9, 2026, 12:02 AM165 words10 sources
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Morgan Stanley officially launched the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) on the NYSE Arca, becoming the first major U.S. bank to offer a spot Bitcoin ETF directly under its own name. The fund boasts the lowest fee in the market at 0.14%, undercutting competitors like BlackRock’s IBIT and Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust. MSBT tracks the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark 4 PM NY Settlement Rate and utilizes Coinbase Custody and BNY Mellon for secure custody and administration. The launch, coupled with a recent two-week ceasefire agreement impacting global markets, coincided with a Bitcoin price surge above $70,000. Analysts predict strong potential for MSBT, leveraging Morgan Stanley’s extensive network of 16,000 advisors and $6 trillion in assets under management. While BlackRock’s IBIT currently dominates the market with approximately 45% of assets, MSBT aims to attract investors seeking a competitively priced, bank-backed Bitcoin investment vehicle. Morgan Stanley is also pursuing further crypto offerings, including staked Ether and Solana ETFs, and a national trust banking charter for expanded crypto services.

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