Morgan Stanley has filed registration statements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for two cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, one tracking Bitcoin and the other tied to Solana. The proposed trusts are designed as passive investment vehicles, holding the underlying assets without pursuing active trading strategies or yield generation.
If approved, the ETFs could significantly broaden access to crypto markets, tapping into Morgan Stanley’s wealth management client base, which spans tens of millions of investors. The filings arrive as spot Bitcoin ETFs have already recorded strong inflows at the start of 2026, reflecting renewed interest in digital assets following the turn of the year.
The investment bank named Morgan Stanley Investment Management as the sponsor of both trusts and outlined plans to store most private keys in cold storage, with limited exposure to hot wallets for operational needs. While some service providers have yet to be finalized, the structure mirrors existing spot crypto ETFs already trading in the US.
The move underscores a broader shift among major financial institutions toward embracing regulated crypto products. Alongside similar steps by peers such as Bank of America and Vanguard, Morgan Stanley’s filings suggest that digital assets are becoming a more mainstream component of traditional investment portfolios.
