Morgan Stanley has filed applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch exchange-traded funds linked to Bitcoin and Solana, according to Reuters.
The filings were submitted this week and represent one of the latest moves by a major Wall Street institution to expand regulated access to digital assets through traditional investment vehicles.
Proposed structure of the ETFs
If approved, the proposed ETFs would allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin and Solana through standard brokerage accounts, without requiring direct ownership or custody of the underlying crypto assets.
The filings follow the approval of multiple spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States, reflecting continued institutional demand for regulated crypto-linked investment products.
Institutional expansion into digital assets
Morgan Stanley has gradually expanded its involvement in digital asset-related products, including providing crypto-linked investment exposure to wealth management and institutional clients.
The proposed Solana-linked ETF would provide exchange-traded exposure to the Solana network through a regulated fund structure.
Regulatory review timeline
The SEC has not indicated a timeline for reviewing the applications. Regulatory approval is required before the ETFs can be listed or offered to investors.
