Morgan Stanley Files for Spot Bitcoin ETF as BTC Retests $94,800 Resistance
Morgan Stanley has filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF as BTC tests the $94,800 resistance. SUI and XRP rally while memecoin volumes on Pump.fun hit record highs.
$400 million in short positions evaporated in a flash. As Bitcoin (BTC) battles a formidable resistance level, Wall Street titan Morgan Stanley has officially entered the spot ETF race, signaling a new wave of institutional fervor.
Morgan Stanley Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing Hits the Market
On January 6, 2026, Morgan Stanley filed a Form S-1 with the SEC, seeking to launch its own spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund. This move comes as BTC touched a multi-month high of $94,800 on Monday before pulling back to the $93,600 range. Traders remain divided on whether this is a local top or a launchpad for $98,900.
| Asset/Platform | Key Metric | 24H Change / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | $93,823 | -1.08% |
| Sui (SUI) | $1.98 | +17.79% |
| Pump.fun | $1.27B | Record Volume |
Altcoin Rally: SUI and Memecoins Steal the Spotlight
While Bitcoin catches its breath, the altcoin market is on fire. Sui (SUI) jumped over 16% following reports that Mysten Labs is exploring enhanced privacy features. Meanwhile, XRP continued its stellar 2026 opening, marking a 29% gain since the start of the year.
Retail speculation is also reaching a fever pitch. Solana-based Pump.fun saw its daily trading volume explode to a record $1.27 billion, signaling that the 'degen' appetite for risk has returned in full force.
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