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Morgan Stanley to allow advisors to offer bitcoin ETFs to wealthy clients
OUR TAKEMorgan Stanley is set to make it much easier for people to invest in cryptocurrencies. They’re launching a new programme that lets their financial advisers offer Bitcoin ETFs to clients with a high net worth. This is a pretty bold move, involving big funds like BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Tr…
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OUR TAKEMorgan Stanley is set to make it much easier for people to invest in cryptocurrencies. They’re launching a new programme that lets their financial advisers offer Bitcoin ETFs to clients with a high net worth. This is a pretty bold move, involving big funds like…
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OUR TAKE Morgan Stanley is set to make it much easier for people to invest in cryptocurrencies. They’re launching a new programme that lets their financial advisers offer Bitcoin ETFs to clients with a high net worth. This is a pretty bold move, involving big funds like BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund. It shows that cryptocurrencies are becoming more accepted in traditional finance. In my view, this is a big decision that could lead to other major banks accepting and integrating digital assets, which shows that they’re more confident in the stability and potential of cryptocurrencies . –Heidi Luo, BTW reporter Morgan Stanley has given the green light to its vast network of financial advisors to offer bitcoin ETFs to wealthy clients, a move that could begin as early as next week, according to Bloomberg.
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The approval specifically covers BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund ( FBTC ). The initiative is aimed at clients with a net worth of at least $1.5 million who are looking for high-risk, speculative investments. The decision follows the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent and cautious approval of spot bitcoin ETFs earlier this year. These ETFs, particularly BlackRock’s IBIT, have performed exceptionally well and have attracted significant assets. IBIT alone has attracted nearly $22 billion since its inception, while FBTC has amassed around $11 billion in assets. Also read: Wall Street’s ETF engine revs up after $17B bitcoin haul Also read: US spot ether ETFs debut, boosting crypto industry
Key Points
- Morgan Stanley has given its advisers the green light to offer Bitcoin ETFs to wealthy clients, a big step towards cryptocurrency investments.
- Bitcoin ETFs have seen a lot of growth recently, with almost $18 billion in net inflows this year.
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