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Morgan Stanley Debuts Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Wall Street Pushes Deeper Into Digital Assets

By Tim Clark on May 6, 2026 8:39 pm |

Global Financial Market, Science & Technology and World News

New York, 6 May 2026 – Morgan Stanley has launched cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform, marking a major step by one of Wall Street’s largest wealth managers into direct digital-asset trading as competition intensifies across traditional finance and crypto-native platforms.

The new service is being introduced in pilot form before wider access is made available to E*Trade’s 8.6 million clients later this year. Morgan Stanley is charging clients 50 basis points on the dollar value of each cryptocurrency transaction, placing its pricing below several major competitors in the US retail trading market.

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  • Tim Clark is a Senior Geopolitical Analyst for The Ledger Asia, specializing in the intersection of international relations and market stability. With over a decade of experience, Tim provides deep-dive insights into Indo-Pacific security, global supply chain resilience, and the strategic competition between major powers.

    Previously a consultant for leading international think tanks, he focuses on how shifting diplomatic landscapes and maritime disputes impact corporate governance and trade policy. At The Ledger Asia, Tim’s analysis equips readers with the clarity needed to navigate the complex regulatory and economic environments of Southeast Asia and beyond.

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