# The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust could start trading NYSE Arca under the ticker MSBT on April 8.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · CoinDesk*

## Key points

- Morgan Stanley is launching its first spot bitcoin ETF, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT).
- MSBT will charge a 0.14% annual fee, the lowest among major spot bitcoin ETFs.
- This is the first spot bitcoin ETF issued by a major U.S. bank.
- BNY and Coinbase Custody will handle bitcoin storage for the fund.

**Companies:** Morgan Stanley, BlackRock
**Countries:** United States

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