Morgan Stanley is reportedly developing its own proprietary digital wallet as part of a broader push into digital assets ahead of 2026. The move follows the bank’s announcement that it plans to launch a bitcoin ETF, which would mark a first for a major U.S. bank.
Barron's reports Morgan Stanley’s wealth management chief Jed Finn said the firm is preparing to launch its own cryptocurrency wallet. The development highlights continued institutional moves to offer client-facing digital-asset services.
Jeff Park, Morgan Stanley's ProCap investment chief, says the bank can realize an “intangible benefit” from its spot Bitcoin ETF even if it doesn't attract massive inflows. The comment frames the product as strategic rather than purely revenue-driven.
Morgan Stanley is launching spot ETFs to give its 19+ million clients direct exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL). The offering marks a further step toward mainstream institutional access and could boost liquidity for SOL.
Jeff Park hailed Morgan Stanley’s new Bitcoin product as “the most bullish thing ever,” saying the market’s real transformation is happening at the institutional level even as price swings dominate headlines.
Morgan Stanley has filed an S-1 registration for a Solana Trust, a regulatory step toward offering nine active and seven pending Solana-based ETFs. The move could widen institutional access to SOL products if approved.
Morgan Stanley filed on Jan. 6, 2026 to launch an exchange-traded fund designed to track the price of bitcoin (BTC), marking another major bank moving into spot crypto products.
Morgan Stanley warned on Nov. 13, 2025 that Bitcoin may be at an 'end of cycle' turning point and advised investors to take gains. The guidance could amplify downside pressure and volatility in crypto markets.
Morgan Stanley has advised Bitcoin investors to take profits as the cryptocurrency enters a seasonal 'fall' period, flagging short-term caution. The move highlights the potential for near-term volatility and the need for risk management.
Morgan Stanley's wealth management team recommends profit-taking on Bitcoin, saying the asset is entering a historical “fall season” that often precedes a crypto winter. Investment strategist Denny Galindo framed the guidance as a risk-management signal for clients.