Morgan Stanley bitcoin trust records zero outflows in debut month

The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust completed its first month of trading on May 8 without any net outflows, drawing $193 million in inflows since its April 8 launch.

The fund, which trades under the ticker MSBT, now manages more than $240 million in assets and holds about 2,620 bitcoin. Data from SoSoValue show 17 days of positive inflows and five flat days during the period, with no redemptions recorded. The performance stands out against the broader US spot bitcoin ETF category, which saw $422 million in combined outflows over the final two trading sessions while MSBT took in another $13 million.

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Illustration of Bitcoin price surge amid US-Iran de-escalation, showing rising crypto charts, pausing ships in Hormuz strait, and falling oil prices.
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Bitcoin surges above $82,000 amid US-Iran de-escalation

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Bitcoin climbed above $82,000 on May 6, driven by reports of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply as President Donald Trump paused a military operation in the Strait of Hormuz. The move triggered more than $200 million in short liquidations.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net inflows for a sixth consecutive week. The funds have attracted a combined 3.4 billion dollars since April 2.

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Digital asset investment products saw $288 million in net outflows last week, marking the fifth consecutive week of losses. This brings cumulative outflows to $4 billion so far in the period. Trading volumes dropped to $17 billion, the lowest since July 2025.

Derivatives markets indicate that bitcoin could rise 14% to $80,000 by the end of June, according to analysis from Derive.xyz. This optimistic outlook persists amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. MicroStrategy has added to its holdings by purchasing $1.3 billion worth of bitcoin.

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Bitcoin held around $68,000 on Tuesday, March 3, showing resilience after Monday's rally, as global stocks tumbled on renewed Middle East tensions. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell over 2%, gold dropped sharply, and the U.S. dollar strengthened amid risk-off moves.

Italian banking giant Intesa Sanpaolo has revealed holdings of nearly $100 million in bitcoin exchange-traded funds through a recent regulatory filing. The disclosure also includes a significant put option position on Strategy shares and smaller stakes in crypto-related companies. This marks a notable expansion in the bank's cryptocurrency exposure.

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Bitcoin surged above $68,000 on March 2, 2026, as cryptocurrency markets rebounded amid a muted global reaction to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The rally followed strong U.S. manufacturing data, with the ISM PMI rising to 52.4 in February, signaling economic expansion. Ether and other major coins also gained, adding over $100 billion to the total market capitalization in under an hour.

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