Morgan Stanley Sets MSBT Ticker and Seeds $1M for Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley has revealed the MSBT ticker and a $1 million seed investment for its proposed spot Bitcoin ETF, signaling deeper Wall Street entry into crypto.
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Morgan Stanley has revealed the MSBT ticker and a $1 million seed investment for its proposed spot Bitcoin ETF, signaling deeper Wall Street entry into crypto.
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Citigroup lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ether, citing weaker network activity and delays in US crypto legislation despite continued ETF inflows.
BlackRock has introduced a Nasdaq-listed staked Ethereum ETF that combines spot ETH exposure with staking rewards. The product expands the firm’s digital asset investment lineup.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he would not invest in Bitcoin at current levels, arguing he will wait for US monetary easing before re-entering the market.
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