MSBT Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust

NEUTRAL Impact: 5/10 EFFECT
Horizon days Filed Apr 7, 2026 Processed 2mo ago SEC 9999999995-26-001094
IPO/offering going effective
Latest settled — T+20d
MSBT ▼ -8.81% at T+20d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -8.81% · α vs SPY -18.59% · entry $25.20 → $22.98
Next anchor: T+60d in 22d
Last close $18.16 (close Jun 8) · -27.94% from $25.20 entry
Entry anchored
Apr 7, 2026
via day open
T+1d
-18.77%
call -18.77% · α -21.31%
$20.47
settled 2mo ago
T+5d
-15.48%
call -15.48% · α -20.80%
$21.30
settled 8w ago
T+20d
-8.81%
call -8.81% · α -18.59%
$22.98
settled 5w ago
T+60d
call — · α —
in 22d

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Executive Summary

The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) has become effective as an exchange-traded product, allowing it to begin issuing shares that track bitcoin's performance. The trust will hold bitcoin in custody via Coinbase and BNY Mellon and is structured as a continuous offering with no fixed size, meaning shares can be created or redeemed in baskets of 10,000.

Actionable Insight

Traders should monitor for the initial pricing and listing of MSBT shares, which could increase institutional demand for bitcoin. The continuous creation/redemption mechanism minimizes tracking error but may lead to operational flows around NAV.

Key Facts

  • Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) is now effective and can begin issuing shares.
  • The trust is structured as a continuous offering with no fixed size.
  • Shares are expected to be listed on NYSE Arca and priced based on the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark.
  • Bitcoin is held in custody by Coinbase and BNY Mellon.
  • The trust charges a 0.14% annual fee and does not use leverage or derivatives.

Financial Impact

No fixed offering size — proceeds will be used to acquire bitcoin as shares are created.

assets under managementbitcoin exposurefee revenue

Risk Factors

  • Bitcoin price volatility could impact the trust's NAV significantly.
  • Regulatory scrutiny around crypto ETPs remains elevated.

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
EFFECT Filing (Primary)9999999995-26-001094
Document: 9999999995-26-001094-index.html9999999995-26-001094
Document: 9999999995-26-001094.txt9999999995-26-001094
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Apr 7, 2026
9w ago
EFFECT
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$25.20 $22.98▼ −8.81%▼ −18.59%$18.16 (−27.94%)
Apr 3, 2026
9w ago
S-1/A
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$25.20 $22.98▼ −8.81%▼ −17.79%$18.16 (−27.94%)
Apr 1, 2026
9w ago
S-1/A
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
awaiting T+20
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