On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) invited Morgan Stanley Investment Management to participate in one of its most iconic ceremonies: the closing bell. The reason is Ceremony to officially celebrate the launch of Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT)The first spot Bitcoin ETF issued by a major US commercial bank.
Additionally, the NYSE posted on X that it welcomes Morgan Stanley Investment Management, clearly highlighting the launch of MSBT.
The ETF began trading on the NYSE Arca on April 8, as reported by CriptoNoticias. More than 1.6 million shares were traded on the first day. and approximately $34 million in capital inflows.
The traction didn’t stop there. MSBT exceeds $100 million in admissions in first weekthe company’s most successful ETF launch.
The New York Stock Exchange bell was more than just stock market protocol. That was the signal for what was to come. Big banks came to stay in the Bitcoin market. Stock exchanges do not give such a ceremonial attitude to all products that appear on the market.
This invitation is a special one reserved for milestones that the New York Stock Exchange itself considers to be of historical significance. By handing it over to Morgan Stanley,The New York Stock Exchange has independently verified that this is not just another launch.
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