Morgan Stanley Files for Ethereum ETF with US SEC

Morgan Stanley has filed for an Ethereum Trust with the U.S. SEC, following its recent filings for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs. This move indicates a growing interest in crypto investment products from traditional financial institutions.

Key Points

• Morgan Stanley's Ethereum Trust aims to track Ether prices and provide regulated exposure to the cryptocurrency.
• The bank plans to participate in ETH staking to generate yields on holdings.
• Details such as exchange listing, ticker symbol, and custodian remain undisclosed.
• This initiative adds to Morgan Stanley's limited lineup of ETFs under its name.

Market Activity

• Spot Ethereum ETF inflows have resumed after declines in December 2025.
• BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) is leading current inflows, with $114.7 million in January.
• ETHA recorded net inflows of 61,359 ETH, with daily trading volume reaching $1 billion.
• In the first three days of 2026, ETHA attracted over $344 million, representing roughly 108,000 ETH.