What is Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF expense ratio?

It's 0.14%—lowest permanent among big players, beating BlackRock's 0.25%.

Can Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF beat BlackRock?

Not the top spot, but its 16,000 advisors give it a real shot at top-three flows.

When does Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust launch?

As early as Wednesday, post- SEC approval Tuesday.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Bets Big on Advisors and Rock-Bottom Fees to Chip at BlackRock's Empire

Everyone figured BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF would rule unchallenged. Morgan Stanley's late entry—with dirt-cheap fees and an army of captive advisors—might just rewrite that script.

Fintech Dose Apr 07, 2026 3 min read

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Morgan Stanley's 0.14% fee undercuts rivals, making it advisor-friendly. 𝕏
16,000 in-house advisors create a 'captive audience' edge over BlackRock. 𝕏
Expect $10B AUM by year-end, echoing big banks' past ETF successes. 𝕏

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