Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.5% today
Analysis
Bitcoin rose about 1.5% over the past 24 hours as ETF-related headlines and flows supported risk appetite, with CoinDesk noting BTC jumped toward $70,800 alongside a retreat in oil prices. Additional momentum came from reports that Morgan Stanley advanced its bitcoin ETF plans via an amended S-1 filing (The Block) and preparations for a NYSE Arca launch with the MSBT ticker (Decrypt), reinforcing expectations of broader access through traditional markets.
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Bitcoin jumps to $70,800 as oil retreats; ether and XRP lag
Oil prices slipped as major economies announced joint efforts to stabilize energy markets.
Morgan Stanley advances bitcoin ETF application with amended S-1 filing
The amendment confirmed that the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust will list on the NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol MSBT.Â
Morgan Stanley Prepares Bitcoin ETF for NYSE Arca Launch, Picking MSBT Ticker
Morgan Stanley updated its Bitcoin ETF S-1 filing, adding Fidelity as custodian and revealing the NYSE Arca ticker MSBT.
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