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Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF nears $400 million in assets months after April launch

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF nears $400 million in assets months after April launch

The NYSE Arca-listed fund has gathered more than $391 million in assets and drew $15.7 million this week, standing out even as broader U.S. Bitcoin ETF flows turned mixed.

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Fact Check
Every element of the claim is confirmed by primary and corroborating sources. The official Morgan Stanley press release confirms the NYSE Arca-listed Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) launched in April 2026. The Bitcoin Magazine article confirms the $391 million in assets, the $15.7 million weekly inflow, and that the fund stood out even as broader U.S. Bitcoin ETF flows turned mixed. Independent outlets (Cryptorank, plus the search-confirmed PrimeXBT and Bitget) report the identical $391 million and $15.7 million figures. The SEC S-1/A filing confirms the fund's NYSE Arca listing and structure.
Summary

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund has amassed more than $391 million in assets under management since launching in April, putting it close to the $400 million mark in less than a quarter. The NYSE Arca-listed product, described as the first Bitcoin ETF by a bank, took in more than $33 million on its debut day and added another $15.7 million this week, according to Farside Investors data. Senior Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said the fund has been one of the most successful launches of the year so far. The momentum comes as U.S. Bitcoin ETFs brought in $274 million so far this week after a stretch of outflows, though Thursday broke a seven-day run of nearly $1 billion in inflows when every fund except Morgan Stanley's saw withdrawals. Morgan Stanley has been expanding its crypto business for years, having started offering wealthy clients Bitcoin exposure through third-party funds in 2021, while CEO and Chairman Ted Pick said last year the bank was working with regulators on how to offer crypto safely. Bitcoin was recently trading at $64,096, down more than 1% on the day and little changed over the past week.

Terms & Concepts
  • assets under management: The total market value of assets that a fund manages on behalf of investors.
  • Bitcoin ETF: An exchange-traded fund that gives investors exposure to Bitcoin through a listed investment product.
  • inflows: Net new money entering a fund or group of funds over a given period.