Investment giant Morgan Stanley has officially filed an application on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for registration of the Morgan Stanley Solana Trust spot. This event took place on January 6, 2026 and was part of the bank's large-scale entry into the crypto-ETF market.
Key details of the application
Morgan Stanley plans to launch not only a Solana-based fund, but also its own Bitcoin Trust. A special feature of the Solana fund is the staking mechanism: part of the SOL tokens in the fund will be used to support the network, which will allow investors to receive additional returns. Product management will be handled by Morgan Stanley Investment Management, which controls about $1.8 trillion in assets.
Forecasts and infrastructure
- Accessibility for customers: The Bank plans to integrate cryptocurrency trading directly through the eTrade platform by early 2026.
- Market effect: The exit of Morgan Stanley as an issuer (and not just an intermediary) signals a new stage of institutional adoption.
- Regulatory deadlines: Registration of S-1 is only the first step; to start trading, the SEC must recognize the form as effective.
Many experts point out that the inclusion of Solana in the product line next to bitcoin highlights the network's status as a major competitor to Ethereum in the eyes of Wall Street. At the moment, the tickers for the new Morgan Stanley funds have not yet been determined.