Trading is expected to go live in the first half of 2026, beginning with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. In other words, Morgan Stanley doesn’t just want to let customers buy Bitcoin. Morgan Stanley announced plans earlier this year to add spot Bitcoin and crypto trading to its E*Trade platform sometime in 2026, but didn’t share specifics on timing and infrastructure. Morgan Stanley isn’t just offering trading access. For Bitcoin advocates, even a small allocation from a bank the size of Morgan Stanley represents a major step toward mainstream adoption.