Morgan Stanley Seeks Approval for Crypto ETFs, Entering a Competitive Market
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 06 2026
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Source: Barron's
Morgan Stanley's New ETFs: Morgan Stanley plans to launch two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to Bitcoin and Solana, as per recent filings with the SEC.
Industry First: This move would make Morgan Stanley the first major bank with a significant wealth management division to offer cryptocurrency ETFs.
Competitive Market: The cryptocurrency ETF market is already competitive, with over 100 existing crypto ETFs and more anticipated in the near future.
Regulatory Filings: The launch is contingent upon regulatory approval, as indicated by the filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Analyst Views on IBIT
Wall Street analysts forecast IBIT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IBIT is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
