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CryptoMediumUpdated×5•Originally published 19 April 2026•Updated 21 April 2026•

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US Bitcoin ETFs Surpass $100B Milestone as Morgan Stanley Enters Market

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Key Facts

1Morgan Stanley launched MSBT, the first Bitcoin ETP from a US bank-affiliated asset manager.

about 1 month ago

Version History

Version 5about 1 month ago

What changed: The story was updated to highlight the rapid growth of Morgan Stanley's ETF assets, surpassing $139 million within the first nine days of launch.

Version 4about 1 month ago

What changed: Morgan Stanley increased its Bitcoin holdings by 215 BTC, bringing its total portfolio value to over $138 million as the price reached $76,000.

Version 3about 1 month ago

What changed: Specified the exact timeframe for Morgan Stanley's initial inflows (first week) and linked the performance to potential price appreciation driven by market stability.

Version 2about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated headline to reflect the $100B AUM milestone and incorporated Vanguard's continued refusal to enter the crypto ETF space.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to reflect total US Bitcoin ETF inflows hitting nearly $1 billion weekly, while incorporating the impact of easing geopolitical tensions.

US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs have reached a historic milestone as total assets under management surpassed $100 billion. In a significant update, Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) amassed over $139 million in assets within just nine days of its launch, signaling rapid institutional adoption. The bank recently increased its exposure by acquiring an additional 215 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 1,820.6 BTC valued at approximately $138.1 million. This accumulation occurs as Bitcoin trades near $76,092.74, with the bank's competitive 0.14% fee structure driving strong investor interest. While some firms like Vanguard remain hesitant, the swift capital inflow into Morgan Stanley's fund validates Bitcoin's status as a mainstream investment class. These developments serve as a powerful catalyst for further institutional integration into the digital asset ecosystem.