Bitcoin experiencing another surge – can it surpass the $100,000 threshold?
Morgan Stanley is set to revolutionise the cryptocurrency trading landscape by introducing a new service on its electronic trading platform, E*Trade. The financial giant is reportedly working on a plan to facilitate the buying and selling of major cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), directly on the platform starting from 2026 [3][5].
The news, first reported by Bloomberg, citing informed sources, marks a significant step forward in Morgan Stanley’s broader strategy to increase its crypto market exposure. The company has already allocated $60 billion to digital assets amid favourable regulatory changes and growing institutional interest [1].
Currently, Morgan Stanley’s ETrade platform has been enhanced with a new desktop platform (Power ETRADE Pro) designed to serve active traders, but it does not yet support direct crypto trading [2]. The crypto trading functionality is expected to roll out next year, marking a significant expansion in Morgan Stanley’s product offerings in digital assets [3][5].
Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market has been experiencing a surge, with Bitcoin's price reaching a two-month high of $96,887 [4]. This price rise is attributed to the report about Morgan Stanley's plan to enable cryptocurrency trading on its electronic platform.
The recovery in Bitcoin's price comes after a dip in April, when it fell to the $74,400 range. However, private investors are increasingly considering taking engagements in Bitcoin, according to Timo Emden, an analyst at Emden Research [6]. He also stated that institutional investors have been positioning themselves and building up their positions in Bitcoin [7].
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The positive sentiment on the financial markets is also supporting the relatively risky cryptocurrencies, with the $100,000 mark for Bitcoin expected to be reached in the next few days [8]. This potential move by Morgan Stanley would make it easier for private investors to enter the cryptocurrency market.
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- Capitalizing on institutional interest and regulatory change, Morgan Stanley's foray into cryptocurrency trading next year, facilitated through its E*Trade platform, offers an opportunity for private investors to finance investments in technology, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- As private investors continue to show interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Morgan Stanley's entry into cryptocurrency financing is expected to make these investments more accessible, potentially leading to increased technology adoptions in finance among the general public.
