# Morgan Stanley just launched MSBT, the first spot BTC ETF from a major American bank.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-19 · TechBullion*

## Key points

- Morgan Stanley launched MSBT, the first spot BTC ETF from a major American bank.
- MSBT debuted with a record-low 0.14% fee, undercutting BlackRock's IBIT and drawing $100 million.
- The MSBT ETF gives Morgan Stanley's 16,000 advisors new ability to recommend in-house BTC exposure.
- Pepeto presale secured $9 million before a confirmed Binance listing and offers a zero-fee cross-chain bridge.
- Analysts expect Pepeto price to jump 100x to 300x after listing, with 182% APY staking already live.

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

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