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Morgan Stanley Launched the First Bank-Issued Bitcoin ETF Today

Morgan Stanley's MSBT is live on NYSE Arca today as the first spot Bitcoin ETF from a major US bank, charging 0.14% — the lowest fee in the market.

Rosalia Mazza Apr 8, 2026 3 min read
Morgan Stanley Launched the First Bank-Issued Bitcoin ETF Today
Morgan Stanley Launched the First Bank-Issued Bitcoin ETF Today

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