{"id":65771,"date":"2026-01-06T17:40:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/morgan-stanley-files-a-form-s-1-application-for-solana-trust-in-the-us\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:40:14","slug":"morgan-stanley-files-a-form-s-1-application-for-solana-trust-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/morgan-stanley-files-a-form-s-1-application-for-solana-trust-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Morgan Stanley files a Form S-1 application for Solana Trust in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/Morgan-Stanley-files-for-a-Solana-Trust-in-the-US-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/Morgan-Stanley-files-for-a-Solana-Trust-in-the-US-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/Morgan-Stanley-files-for-a-Solana-Trust-in-the-US-smartcrop-750x375.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/Morgan-Stanley-files-for-a-Solana-Trust-in-the-US-smartcrop-363x181.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Morgan Stanley files S-1 for a trust tracking Bitcoin(BTC) and Solana (SOL).<\/li>\n<li>The trust will stake SOL, reflecting rewards in its NAV.<\/li>\n<li>SOL price rises 2.44%, breaking key Fibonacci resistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Morgan Stanley has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/Archives\/edgar\/data\/2103547\/000110465926000988\/tm2534148d1_s1.htm\">officially filed a Form S-1 application<\/a> with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish Bitcoin and Solana Trusts.<\/p>\n<p>The move highlights the bank\u2019s growing interest in the cryptocurrency sector. It also reflects Morgan Stanley\u2019s strategy to provide clients with diverse investment opportunities in digital assets.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed Solana Trust will allow investors to gain indirect exposure to Solana (SOL) without holding the cryptocurrency directly.<\/p>\n<h2>Morgan Stanley\u2019s institutional push into Solana<\/h2>\n<p>The S-1 filing outlines plans to structure the Solana Trust as a Delaware statutory trust.<\/p>\n<p>Shares in the trust are expected to track the performance of SOL through a designated pricing benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>The trust will also stake a portion of its Solana holdings through regulated third-party providers.<\/p>\n<p>This staking mechanism allows rewards to be reflected in the fund\u2019s net asset value (NAV).<\/p>\n<p>Morgan Stanley\u2019s involvement signals regulatory confidence in Solana-based financial products.<\/p>\n<p>It mirrors the adoption path of Bitcoin ETFs, which saw significant inflows after bank-backed launches.<\/p>\n<p>The trust is passively managed, meaning it will hold Solana without active trading or leverage.<\/p>\n<p>Custody arrangements will involve regulated third parties to safeguard investor assets.<\/p>\n<p>The S-1 filing remains preliminary, with sales permitted only after SEC effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Investors seeking exposure to Solana through traditional brokerage accounts now have a potential path via this trust.<\/p>\n<h2>Implications for the crypto market<\/h2>\n<p>Institutional adoption like this tends to reduce sell pressure on staked assets.<\/p>\n<p>Already, over 563 million SOL are staked across the network, supporting price stability.<\/p>\n<p>The bank\u2019s Bitcoin product will be called Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust.<\/p>\n<p>The trust will hold Bitcoin outright similar to the Solana Trust, without the use of derivatives or leverage, and will calculate its net asset value daily based on a pricing benchmark drawn from major spot exchanges.<\/p>\n<p>The fund will follow a passive strategy and will not actively trade Bitcoin in response to market conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Morgan Stanley\u2019s filing follows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinglass.com\/sol-etf\">Bitwise\u2019s $16.8 million Solana ETF inflows<\/a> earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p>It also coincides with a broader trend of altcoin rotation, as Bitcoin dominance dips and investors seek high-beta opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Regulators\u2019 response will be closely watched, particularly in relation to the VanEck Solana ETF decision due by October 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Market participants see this as a positive signal for Solana\u2019s long-term growth and liquidity.<\/p>\n<h2>Solana price reaction<\/h2>\n<p>Solana\u2019s price has responded to these developments with a notable rally.<\/p>\n<p>In the past 24 hours, Solana (SOL) has risen by 2.44% to $138.77, outperforming <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/bitcoin\/what-is-bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin (BTC)<\/a> and closely tracking <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/ethereum\/what-is-ethereum\/\">Ethereum (ETH)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The altcoin\u2019s trading volume has also surged 43% to $5.1 billion, marking the strongest trading activity since December 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Technical analysis shows SOL has cleared the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement at $138.45 and the 7-day SMA at $130.5.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_356448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-356448\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-source=\"CoinJournal\" class=\"wp-image-356448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Solana-price-analysis.png\" alt=\"Solana price analysis\" width=\"1367\" height=\"843\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-356448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Solana price analysis | Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/chart\/n7WskMvZ\/?symbol=CRYPTO%3ASOLUSD\">TradingView<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The MACD histogram has also turned positive, confirming bullish momentum, and RSI-14 is also bullish, although nearing the overbought region.<\/p>\n<p>The next resistance is at $151.18, with support at $117.88, aligning with Fibonacci levels.<\/p>\n<p>The market will likely monitor whether SOL holds above the $138.45 support level to confirm continued bullish momentum.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming options expiry on January 7, however, adds a layer of short-term volatility, with $145 million in SOL contracts set to expire.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/morgan-stanley-files-a-form-s-1-application-for-solana-trust-in-the-us\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) Morgan Stanley files S-1 for a trust tracking Bitcoin(BTC) and Solana (SOL). The trust will stake SOL, reflecting rewards in its NAV. SOL price rises 2.44%, breaking key Fibonacci resistance. 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