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CryptoMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 28 July 2026•Updated 29 July 2026•
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Morgan Stanley Launches Ethereum and Solana ETPs with Staking Rewards

Key Facts

1Morgan Stanley launched the MSSE (Ethereum) and MSOL (Solana) trusts to track crypto prices.
2The new trusts intend to stake a portion of their crypto holdings to earn rewards for investors.
3This move follows the bank's previous launch of a Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded product.

Amid growing institutional momentum to integrate digital assets into traditional investment portfolios, Morgan Stanley has announced a significant expansion in the sector. The bank launched the MSSE (Ethereum) and MSOL (Solana) trusts designed to track cryptocurrency prices. These new products intend to stake a portion of their crypto holdings to earn rewards for investors, a move that follows the bank's previous launch of a Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded product.

This initiative by Morgan Stanley Investment Management aims to provide both institutional and retail investors with exposure to crypto assets while capturing additional yield through staking. According to reports, the inclusion of staking rewards is intended to provide a competitive advantage over standard price-tracking products. This strategy signals a heightened level of institutional comfort with the long-term viability and reward mechanisms of the Ethereum and Solana networks.

Shares of Morgan Stanley (0QYU.L) were priced at 212.08 USD on July 28, 2026. Given the absence of specific upcoming sector catalysts in the immediate economic calendar, investors should monitor the stock's performance relative to its recent daily range between 207.32 USD and 218.8 USD. The forward outlook remains focused on the adoption rates of these new trusts and their potential to drive further institutional liquidity into the digital asset market.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Notable·

    Update: Morgan Stanley's MSSE ETF has officially commenced trading on the exchange, a move that coincided with a notable uptick in institutional liquidity. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net inflows of $14.53 million on the day of the listing, reflecting a positive initial market response to these new investment vehicles.

  2. Notable·

    Update: Morgan Stanley has set the fees for its new trusts at 14 basis points, positioning them as the most cost-effective options currently available in the market. Furthermore, Ally Wallace, Global Head of ETFs, characterized the firm's Bitcoin ETF launch in April as the most successful in its history, reinforcing the positive momentum for these latest digital asset products.