# Morgan Stanley is moving forward with plans to introduce spot cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-06 · International Business Times*

## Key points

- Morgan Stanley will launch spot cryptocurrency trading on E*Trade for its 8.6 million customers.
- The crypto trading feature is expected to launch publicly in 2026 after internal testing phases.
- Morgan Stanley's platform will offer trading in bitcoin, ether, and solana with fees as low as 50 basis points.
- This rollout allows users to trade cryptocurrencies alongside equities and options within a single E*Trade interface.
- Morgan Stanley's move signifies a strategic shift among big banks as regulatory clarity increases in the U.S.

**Companies:** Morgan Stanley, E*Trade
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on International Business Times](https://www.ibtimes.com/morgan-stanley-moves-spot-crypto-trading-etrade-rollout-3802431)

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