Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab Expand Crypto Access Amid ETF Inflows

Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab are enhancing direct cryptocurrency access within brokerage accounts. According to NS3.AI, U.S.-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted approximately $59.7 billion in cumulative net inflows. Schwab clients currently possess around 20% of U.S. spot crypto exchange-traded products. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley's E*Trade crypto initiative is aiming for a first-half 2026 launch through Zerohash.