On April 16, 2026, the New York Stock Exchange #NYSE celebrated a historic milestone with the bell ringing by Morgan Stanley, marking the formal launch of the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), the first spot bitcoin ETF issued by a major commercial bank in the United States. This event was not only a stock market protocol but a clear signal that major banks are taking positions in the cryptocurrency market. The MSBT began trading on April 8 on the NYSE Arca, with an impressive volume of over 1.6 million shares traded and 34 million dollars in capital inflows on its inaugural day.
The success did not stop there, as in its first week, the ETF surpassed 100 million dollars in inflows, becoming the most successful ETF launch in Morgan Stanley's history. The invitation to participate in the ringing of the bell was a unique distinction, reserved by the NYSE for events that signify a significant change in the markets. This gesture highlights the official entry of large banks into the bitcoin market, reinforcing institutional confidence in cryptocurrencies and possibly signaling the beginning of a new era of adoption for #Bitcoin in traditional markets.
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