Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.0% in the last hour
Analysis
Bitcoin (BTC) rose about 1.0% over the past hour as ETF-related headlines supported near-term sentiment, with reports highlighting BTC’s attempt to hold the $70K level amid inflation concerns and attention on ETF flow dynamics (Cointelegraph). Additional ETF optimism came from coverage that Morgan Stanley filed an amended S-1/second amendment for a direct spot Bitcoin ETF product, reinforcing expectations of continued institutional access via ETFs (CryptoPotato; The Block).
Contributing Factors (3)
Bitcoin price aims to hold $70K amid rising inflation concerns
Bitcoin searches for equilibrium at $70,000 while rising crude oil prices and tanking stock markets have investors worried over the future of inflation in the US.
Morgan Stanley Files Second Amendment for Direct Spot Bitcoin ETF Product
BNY Mellon will handle cash custody and administration while Coinbase takes care of prime brokerage and BTC custody.
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.
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