Morgan Stanley (MS) Launches Ultra-Low 0.14% Bitcoin ETF to Challenge Market Leaders

Key Highlights Morgan Stanley’s proposed spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) features a 0.14% management fee, establishing a new low benchmark for US-listed Bitcoin funds The pricing strategically beats Grayscile’s Bitcoin Mini Trust (0.15%) and significantly undercuts BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (0.25%) Morgan Stanley’s extensive network of approximately 16,000 financial advisors oversees $6.2 trillion, creating substantial distribution capabilities for MSBT Regulatory approval would mark a historic milestone, making Morgan Stanley the first traditional Wall Street bank to offer a spot Bitcoin ETF Industry analysts from Bloomberg project a potential launch window as soon as April 2026 Wall Street powerhouse Morgan Stanley has submitted regulatory documentation to introduce a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund carrying an exceptionally competitive 0.14% annual fee structure, positioning it as the most affordable Bitcoin ETF available to American investors upon approval. The fee structure appeared in an updated S-1 registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Friday. This pricing sits just one basis point beneath Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust, which previously held the distinction of offering the market’s most economical option at 0.15%. By comparison, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust—currently commanding the largest asset base among Bitcoin ETFs—imposes a 0.25% annual fee. Morgan Stanley’s proposed offering creates an 11 basis point advantage over this category leader. WOW. We have the fee on Morgan Stanley's spot bitcoin ETF $MSBT. Will charge just 0.14% !!! Big move here. They are not messing around. Likely to launch in early April. https://t.co/R0iA3wMB5N — James Seyffart (@JSeyff) March 27, 2026 James Seyffart, a Bloomberg ETF analyst, characterized the pricing strategy as a “big move,” projecting that the fund is “likely to launch in early April.” The investment vehicle will operate under the name Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, des...