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Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust
MSBT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 20, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.19% | -14.76% | ||||
| Flows | +$94M | +$281M | - | - | - | - |
Characteristics
The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust is built to track the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark 4PM NY Settlement Rate - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Morgan Stanley |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Cryptocurrencies |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | April 8, 2026 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Latest news about MSBT
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +38.54% | |||
Max drawdown | -28.46% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 70d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is MSBT?
MSBT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Cryptocurrencies assets. It is managed by Morgan Stanley.
What index does MSBT track?
MSBT tracks the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark 4PM NY Settlement Rate - USD.
What does MSBT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Bitcoin. It is part of the segment: Cryptocurrency.
What is the expense ratio of MSBT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of MSBT is 0.14%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was MSBT launched?
MSBT was launched on April 8, 2026, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of MSBT?
MSBT is issued by Morgan Stanley.
What is the AUM of MSBT?
As of July 20, 2026, MSBT manages $382.43 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
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