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CryptoMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 12 April 2026•Updated 14 April 2026•

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Morgan Stanley Launches First Spot Bitcoin ETF, Eyes Ethereum and Solana Expansion

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1Morgan Stanley is weighing tokenized products and crypto tax tools beyond Bitcoin.

about 2 months ago

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Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: Added details regarding the NYSE Arca listing, the MSBT ticker symbol, the role of 16,000 financial advisors, and broader market context including BlackRock's inflow leadership.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated to include the launch of the bank's first spot Bitcoin ETF with $34M in inflows, and plans for ETH/SOL ETFs and retail trading via E*TRADE.

Morgan Stanley has achieved a historic milestone by listing its spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) on the NYSE Arca exchange, recording $34 million in inflows on its debut day. The bank is leveraging its massive network of approximately 16,000 financial advisors to steer clients toward the new product, marking a strategic shift toward concrete digital investment offerings. This launch comes amid a broader market surge, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs seeing total inflows of $358.1 million, led by BlackRock's IBIT. Furthermore, Morgan Stanley is evaluating the launch of Ethereum and Solana ETFs while exploring spot crypto trading integration on its E*TRADE platform. These developments highlight the accelerating adoption of crypto assets within traditional banking frameworks. Analysts suggest that the bank’s distribution scale solidifies its leadership in the evolving digital asset management landscape.