Morgan Stanley Launches Spot Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on E*TRADE
Morgan Stanley has initiated spot trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on its E*TRADE platform, enabling eligible customers to buy, sell, and hold these cryptocurrencies. The service operates through a partnership with Zero Hash and includes a 50-basis-point trading fee, according to Decrypt.
Morgan Stanley has launched a new feature on its E*TRADE platform, allowing eligible customers to engage in spot trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. This service utilizes Zero Hash, a digital asset infrastructure provider, for executing trades and providing custody for the digital assets.
Customers can manage their cryptocurrency investments alongside traditional stocks and assets within the E*TRADE platform, as these digital holdings are stored in accounts linked to Zero Hash rather than directly managed by Morgan Stanley. Each trade will incur a fee of 50 basis points, with plans for crypto transfer functionality expected to be introduced later this year.
Chad Turner, head of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Platforms, points out that “with the rollout of crypto trading on E*TRADE we’re advancing our digital assets strategy and bringing new capabilities to clients in an integrated way.” This launch aligns with broader efforts by Morgan Stanley to integrate digital assets into its offerings, following recent filings for spot Bitcoin and Solana exchange-traded funds and plans for tokenization of financial products.
The introduction of crypto trading coincides with enhancements to the platform, which encompass retirement planning tools, fractional share trading options, an updated IPO Center, and improvements aimed at active traders. Morgan Stanley aims to evolve in response to clients’ needs, providing a comprehensive environment where they can invest, trade, bank, and plan for their financial future.
In recent months, Morgan Stanley has also explored new avenues such as tokenized money market funds and stablecoin management solutions, reflecting its commitment to innovation within the digital asset space.
Summary based on original reporting by Jason Nelson at Decrypt, originally published Jul 16, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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