Morgan Stanley Opens Bitcoin ETF Access to All Client Portfolios
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Brooks Stafford
Bitcoin ETF · Apr 9, 2026
Source: DojiDoji Data Terminal
Financial advisors at Morgan Stanley can now offer Bitcoin exposure to a wider range of clients, including those with smaller portfolios and conservative risk profiles. The bank has removed the previous requirement that clients hold at least $1.5 million in assets and maintain an aggressive risk tolerance to access crypto investment products.
This expansion of access is coupled with the launch of the MSBT Bitcoin ETF, which began trading on April 8. The fund carries an expense ratio of 0.14%, positioning it as one of the cheapest spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States.
Eligibility for crypto investments now extends to multiple account types, including retirement accounts. To manage risk, the bank has implemented automated monitoring systems to prevent excessive crypto concentration in client portfolios.
Financial advisors can now offer Bitcoin exposure to a wider range of clients.
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