Morgan Stanley’s E*TRADE launches spot crypto trading through Zero Hash

Written by Nate Kostarstaff writerReviewed by Robert Lakinstaff editorWritten by Nate Kostarstaff writerReviewed by Robert Lakinstaff editorMorgan Stanley’s E*TRADE launches spot crypto trading through Zero HashLatest NewsPublishedJul 16, 2026Eligible E*TRADE retail clients can now buy, sell and hold Bitcoin, Ether and Solana through a partnership with crypto infrastructure provider Zero Hash.Morgan Stanley’s E*TRADE platform has launched spot cryptocurrency trading, allowing eligible clients to buy, sell and hold Bitcoin, Ether and Solana through a partnership with crypto infrastructure provider Zero Hash.Clients can view their crypto holdings alongside stocks and other traditional investments on the E*TRADE platform, while transfer functionality for moving digital assets on and off the platform is expected later this year.The self-directed channel served 8.6 million households and held about $1.56 trillion in client assets as of March 31, according to Morgan Stanley’s latest financial supplement.According to Thursday’s announcement, trades carry a 50-basis-point fee, while custody and transaction services are handled through separate Zero Hash accounts that are not covered by FDIC or SIPC protections. Morgan Stanley said it expects to transition the digital asset services to Morgan Stanley Digital Trust, its national trust bank currently in organization.Morgan Stanley also introduced several non-crypto updates across the customer platform, including fractional share trading, a revamped retirement planning tool and new features for its Power E*TRADE Pro desktop platform.The rollout follows a pilot launched in May, when the company began testing the service with a limited group of users before expanding access to eligible E*TRADE clients.Related: Stanford study says 5-minute Bitcoin prediction markets enable settlement manipulationMorgan Stanley broadens crypto strategyBeyond retail spot trading, Morgan Stanley has expanded its digital asset business into stablec…

Morgan Stanley’s E*TRADE launches spot crypto trading through Zero Hash

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