Morgan Stanley Files Registrations for Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum Trusts with U.S. SEC
Morgan Stanley expands its SEC-listed crypto offerings to include an Ethereum Trust, following recent filings for Bitcoin and Solana products amid rising institutional adoption.
Morgan Stanley has filed a registration statement with the SEC for an Ethereum Trust, days after submitting paperwork for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs. The Ethereum Trust would join the firm's expanding lineup of regulated crypto investment vehicles. Morgan Stanley began offering crypto access to its wealth management clients in October, signaling deeper institutional engagement. The recent filings reflect a broader trend among traditional financial institutions integrating digital assets into regulated portfolios, as U.S. crypto ETFs have grown rapidly over the past two years.
- Ethereum Trust: An investment vehicle designed to provide exposure to Ethereum without requiring direct ownership of the cryptocurrency.
- Spot Bitcoin ETF: An exchange-traded fund that holds bitcoin directly, offering investors exposure to its price movements without using derivatives or leverage.
- Solana Trust: An investment vehicle designed to provide exposure to the cryptocurrency Solana without directly holding the asset.