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Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Crosses $100 Million in First Week

The surge highlights fee pressure alongside new on-chain transparency in the Bitcoin ETF market.

Overview

  • MSBT, which launched April 8 on NYSE Arca with a 0.14% fee, drew about $103 million in net inflows over six trading days.
  • Blockchain firm Arkham attributed specific wallets to MSBT, giving the public a near real-time view of the fund’s Bitcoin movements.
  • Arkham’s data shows the ETF purchased roughly $83.6 million worth of Bitcoin since launch.
  • The identified addresses currently hold about $64.4 million, a gap coverage notes may reflect creation and custody mechanics rather than selling.
  • Competition is intensifying as Goldman Sachs filed for a Bitcoin-linked ETF, while BlackRock and Fidelity remain the largest players in the space.