Morgan Stanley has officially entered the US crypto ETF market with filings for Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum exchange-traded products. This marks the bank’s first direct push into digital assets, signalling a broad strategy rather than a single-product experiment. The filings detail that the Solana ETF will include a staking component, allowing investors to earn yield from network participation. Each trust will hold the underlying crypto assets and will be managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management, according to regulatory documents.
This move comes amid growing competition in the traditional asset management sector, as Morgan Stanley continues to expand crypto access for clients. Last year, the bank opened limited exposure to digital assets through its wealth management division, and now it is taking a more comprehensive approach. Morgan Stanley has filed for Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum exchange-traded products, marking the bank’s first direct push into digital assets. The filings indicate a broad strategic shift rather than a single product experiment, as the firm expands crypto access for clients.
The trusts will hold the underlying assets and will be managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management, per regulatory documents. The Solana ETF is set to include a staking component, enabling investors to earn yield from network participation. The filings confirm that each trust will hold the underlying crypto assets and be managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management. This development follows growing competition in the traditional asset management space as institutions broaden crypto access for clients.
Last year, Morgan Stanley opened limited exposure to digital assets through its wealth management division, and this filing signals a more comprehensive approach to crypto for clients. The strategic shift underscores the trend of global banks integrating regulated crypto products into mainstream portfolios.
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