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Morgan Stanley's First Bitcoin ETF One-Week Review: Defying the Trend to Attract Capital, a Signal of Institutional Accumulation

Morgan Stanley launched its first spot Bitcoin ETF, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), on April 8, becoming the first major U.S. bank to issue such a product. With a competitive 0.14% annual fee—the lowest among U.S. Bitcoin ETFs—and backing from Coinbase and BNY Mellon, MSBT attracted $30.6 million in net inflows on its first day, defying a broader market outflow of $93.9 million. It continued to see positive inflows in subsequent days, even as other major funds experienced significant withdrawals. Amid a 44% Bitcoin price correction from its 2025 peak and four consecutive months of net outflows across Bitcoin ETFs, MSBT’s steady inflows suggest institutional accumulation at lower price levels. The fund, which now holds around 960 BTC, is positioned to capture long-term institutional interest, supported by Morgan Stanley’s wealth advisors who recommend up to 4% Bitcoin allocation for high-net-worth clients. Shortly after MSBT’s debut, Goldman Sachs filed for its own Bitcoin ETF—a covered call strategy product aimed at generating steady income while maintaining Bitcoin exposure. This move, along with MSBT’s successful launch, signals growing institutional engagement despite bearish market sentiment. Analysts project MSBT could reach $5 billion in AUM within a year, highlighting its role as a key indicator of Wall Street’s evolving stance on Bitcoin.

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