Morgan Stanley files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs with the SEC, Wall Street accelerates entry into digital assets

PriceOracleFairy · 2026-01-06T11:24:10+00:00

Morgan Stanley applies to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch Bitcoin and Solana-linked exchange-traded funds, marking Wall Street's increased focus on the digital asset market. This move lowers investment barriers, signals the mainstream adoption of crypto assets, and enhances market liquidity and attractiveness.

PriceOracleFairy

2026-01-06 11:24:10

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【Blockchain Rhythm】On January 6th, news emerged that Wall Street investment banking giant Morgan Stanley has officially submitted application documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), planning to launch exchange-traded fund (ETF) products linked to the prices of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Solana.

What does this move signify? Simply put, traditional financial giants are using standard financial tools like ETFs to make it easier for ordinary investors to access Bitcoin and Solana. Bitcoin ETFs were approved two years ago, and now it’s the turn for mainstream cryptocurrencies like Solana to enter the traditional financial system through ETFs.

From a macro perspective, Morgan Stanley’s move reflects a clear trend — Wall Street is no longer on the sidelines but is continuously increasing its exposure to the digital asset market. The main reason behind the frequent actions of these traditional financial institutions is the growing size and attractiveness of the crypto asset market, along with the gradually clearer regulatory framework. The launch of ETF products will further regulate the market and attract more institutional and retail funds.

For market participants, such news generally means increased liquidity, lower barriers to entry, and also indicates that cryptocurrencies are gradually evolving from the exclusive domain of geeks and traders into a mainstream asset class.

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OnchainDetective

· 01-09 11:15

Wall Street is really getting anxious now. The fact that Morgan Stanley is starting to take action shows that the money is really coming. The idea of SOL being included in ETFs feels like it was long overdue. Traditional finance is finally no longer dragging its feet. Does the entry of big institutions mean a bull market is coming? That logic isn't necessarily correct. Whether the Solana ecosystem can take off on this wave still depends on how the subsequent policies unfold. Let's wait and see. It feels like there might be something even more explosive, doesn't it?

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LiquidityWitch

· 01-09 01:54

sol etf the real alchemy... traditional finance finally learning how to transmute dusty reserves into actual yield. morgan stanley's just brewing what we've been sipping on for years tbh. dark pool money seeking arcane yields, nothing new under the moon ngl

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zkNoob

· 01-06 11:54

Sol is really about to take off. The entry of giants like Morgan Stanley is a signal. Wall Street can finally no longer sit still. Now retail investors can also openly and legitimately buy the dip, right?

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FlatlineTrader

· 01-06 11:52

sol is finally up next, it should have come earlier

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MissedTheBoat

· 01-06 11:51

Sol is about to take off, Morgan and these guys are finally getting serious

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MetaMuskRat

· 01-06 11:42

Morgan Stanley directly entering the market shows that traditional finance is really scared and needs to keep up with the pace.

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GasWhisperer

· 01-06 11:35

solana etf incoming... mempool's gonna be spicy when institutional money starts flowing through. watched the fee patterns back when btc etf dropped, this time sol's network gonna feel real pressure during volatility spikes. morgan stanley moving pieces on the board but nobody talks about the gas optimization chaos that comes with it. timing is everything, fr

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