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Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust Uptake

The low expense ratio of Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin Trust is a key factor driving its rapid uptake.

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FIRST SEENMay 11, 2026
LAST SEENMay 20, 2026
TRAJECTORY Quiet

Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (3 articles). Watching for it to gain traction.

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Still mostly niche and specialist coverage — not yet picked up broadly by mainstream press.

"Interestingly, despite the recent outflows, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has accumulated Bitcoin valued at over $537 million in May 2026."

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"With an expense ratio of just 0.14%, it boasts the lowest fee among competing U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, a factor that has likely contributed to its rapid uptake."

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"Industry observers have cited MSBT’s low costs, Morgan Stanley’s brand strength, and rising acceptance of Bitcoin as a portfolio diversifier as key drivers."

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