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A few hours before the Fed decision, more than a dozen banks are betting on a 25 basis point rate hike, an outcome currently credited with an 87.3% probability by the market. The main causes are more persistent inflation than expected and an oil price above 100 dollars. Faced with such a tightening of expectations, BTC is trading around 76000 dollars, after having exceeded 79000 dollars. The verdict on Wednesday, September 16, should reshuffle the cards.

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Bitcoin takes a hit, ETFs are bleeding, volumes are tanking. But Morgan Stanley isn't done yet. Is the crypto king losing its crown?

Wall Street accelerates its offensive on cryptos. Morgan Stanley Investment Management launches two new ETPs backed by Ether and Solana on the NYSE Arca, confirming the growing interest of major banks in smart contract blockchains. Long focused on bitcoin, traditional finance players are now broadening their exposure to other assets. With some of the lowest management fees in the market and a mechanism redistributing staking rewards, this new offer directly targets institutional investors seeking yield and ease of access.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin fund continued to attract capital while other major U.S. products experienced withdrawals. On July 23, MSBT recorded $5 million in inflows against $225.1 million in outflows across the market. This resilience places the new banking fund against the trend of a hesitant institutional demand.

Crypto ETFs are taking on water but not sinking. BlackRock is raising the sails while the small ships return to port. Strange navigation.

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Institutional capital is beginning to shift direction in the American crypto market. While Bitcoin regains inflows thanks to Morgan Stanley, ETFs linked to XRP and Solana now attract a growing share of flows. Driven by expectations around the Clarity Act, this movement contrasts with the persistent weakness of Ethereum ETFs and reveals a gradual repositioning of investors on assets most exposed to the future American regulatory framework.

Morgan Stanley launches a money market fund designed for the reserves of stablecoin issuers. The product, named Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio (MSNXX), targets a very specific area: the liquidity that backs payment stablecoins. The message is clear. The bank no longer just views crypto as an asset class. It also wants to become part of its regulated back office.

On Wall Street, money flows out through the crypto ETF door while Morgan Stanley comes in through the window with its bitcoin trust. The dance of the hesitant truly begins.

At Morgan Stanley, fees are shaved down to the bare minimum, turning bitcoin into a trendy loss leader, while Wall Street sharpens its teeth to snatch distracted savers.

Morgan Stanley has filed a second S-1 amendment with the SEC for its Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust. The filing details the outline of a future spot Bitcoin ETF, expected under the ticker MSBT on NYSE Arca. Beyond the regulatory step, this update signifies an important development, as the bank is no longer just opening access to crypto ETFs, it now seeks to establish itself as an issuer in this market.

Crypto ETFs have disrupted access to digital assets since their launch in 2024. However, according to Morgan Stanley, the market has yet to reach cruising speed. Who is really investing in these products today, and why do major financial advisors remain on the sidelines?

The crypto landscape is evolving rapidly. Once dominated by individuals, the market is now entering a phase where institutional giants take control. This change is no longer measured in trends, but in S-1 filings, MSCI indexes, and billions reallocated. According to the latest Binance Research report, the ecosystem is undergoing a structural transformation. Crypto no longer operates on the margins of traditional markets; it is now deeply rooted there.

Under regulatory pressure, MSCI makes a decisive choice. The index issuer announced on January 6 that it would maintain companies with significant crypto treasury in its global indices. A temporary decision, while the status of these companies, including Strategy, remained uncertain. This signal stabilizes their exposure in institutional portfolios and extends their integration into traditional markets, at a time when the gap between traditional finance and crypto continues to narrow.

Morgan Stanley warns of a possible turning point in the crypto market. In a recent analysis, the bank mentions an end of cycle for Bitcoin and recommends investors to take their gains. In a context of persistent volatility, this signal from a major institution invites caution.

Mastercard is in late-stage negotiations to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider Zerohash for an estimated $1.5 to $2 billion, according to a Fortune report citing five people familiar with the matter. The deal would position Mastercard among a growing number of global financial firms investing heavily in blockchain-based payment technology.

The Sino-American trade war may be worsening, but the lights remain green for bitcoin.

Eyes are fixed on the market as many financial firms warm up to go public on Wall Street this week. Among these potential debutants, American crypto exchange Gemini has increased its share price ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) scheduled for Friday.

The U.S. Federal Reserve could initiate a major shift as early as September with a first reduction in its key rates. A scenario now considered by several large banks, including Goldman Sachs, which reshapes the outlook for financial markets. For crypto investors, faced for months with a restrictive monetary context, this expected pivot could rekindle the appetite for risk and serve as a catalyst for a new bullish cycle.

In an economic climate marked by geopolitical tensions and a wait-and-see approach regarding the Fed's decisions, Morgan Stanley disrupts the consensus. The investment bank anticipates seven rate cuts in 2026, starting in March, with a terminal rate between 2.5% and 2.75%. This sharp projection, published on June 25th, contrasts with the prevailing caution and reignites debates about the U.S. monetary calendar.

Morgan Stanley shakes the markets. Indeed, the investment bank forecasts a 9% drop in the US dollar within a year, bringing the currency down to its lowest levels since the pandemic. A shocking projection, published on May 31, which challenges the greenback's dominant status in the global monetary order and fuels fears of a lasting shift in international financial balances.

Morgan Stanley estimates that bitcoin is now significant enough to be considered an international reserve currency.

Bitcoin, this $100,000 digital mirage, attracts Morgan Stanley into a dance where profits skyrocket and sanctions loom.

Despite some regulatory hiccups, JPMorgan is already set to hit the jackpot in 2025 with Bitcoin, the golden bet of speculators.

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De-dollarization, a recurring concept in economic discussions, is the subject of a lively debate. While some view this movement led by the BRICS as an imminent threat to the dominance of the US dollar, eminent experts reject this idea as unfounded. This article explores why the idea of de-dollarization is seen as a "big joke" by some experts.

During this period of economic turbulence marked by soaring inflation and a constantly increasing national debt, many are turning to cryptos as a potential alternative to the dollar. However, a new analysis by Morgan Stanley highlights the reasons why the US dollar maintains its supremacy and explains why it is unlikely that cryptos could replace it in the near future.