Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.0% in the last hour
Analysis
Bitcoin rose about 1% over the past hour as market participants focused on ETF-related developments that could support spot demand and liquidity. The Block reported that Morgan Stanley is allowing clients to lend bitcoin and other assets for in-kind spot crypto ETF conversions, a change that may be viewed as easing ETF operations and encouraging institutional participation.
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Morgan Stanley lets clients lend bitcoin and other assets for in-kind spot crypto ETF conversions
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Galaxy Digital have partnered to let eligible clients lend crypto in exchange for crypto ETP shares.
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