Arkham data said Morgan Stanley added nearly 1,000 BTC over two weeks through its spot Bitcoin ETF, while the bank’s shares rose 4.8% on July 15, lifting its market value to $366 billion.
Morgan Stanley increased its Bitcoin exposure over the past two weeks, adding nearly 1,000 BTC through its spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT, according to Arkham data. The latest update put MSBT’s holdings at 5,761 BTC, valued at more than $360 million in one report and more than $300 million in another, reflecting different price points. Earlier reporting also said Morgan Stanley bought $13.2 million in Bitcoin last week and had not sold since May, while its Bitcoin ETF had attracted more than $377 million in cumulative inflows and ranked ninth globally. Separately, Morgan Stanley shares rose 4.8% to a record high on July 15, taking the bank’s market capitalization to $366 billion.