The bank undercuts competitors with lower fees for institutional cryptocurrency trading services.
Morgan Stanley has introduced cryptocurrency trading for institutional clients, offering fees below those of rival firms. The move aims to attract cost-sensitive investors amid growing demand for digital asset exposure in traditional finance portfolios.
The bank’s entry follows similar offerings from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, though its fee structure is positioned as more competitive. Prior attempts by major banks to integrate crypto trading have faced regulatory hurdles and market volatility concerns.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the development signals increasing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny.