Morgan Stanley has increased its exposure to Bitcoin through its Bitcoin ETF holdings, which now exceed $272.1 million. The firm has been offering clients indirect exposure to Bitcoin via ETFs for just over two months. The holdings represent 0.02% of the firm's $1.2 trillion in assets under management. Morgan Stanley has also empowered its financial advisers to offer eligible clients the opportunity to invest in spot Bitcoin ETFs following the SEC's approval. The firm's global head of research is pitching Bitcoin mining stocks as a promising investment avenue for CIOs, highlighting potential growth opportunities in energy sources. Other financial institutions, such as JPMorgan, are also optimistic about the future of cryptocurrency, predicting robust growth for Bitcoin and stablecoins by 2025. They cite potential regulatory changes and geopolitical factors as driving factors.



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