Bitcoin ETF Push, Policy Drag

Wall Street is split on Bitcoin’s next act: Morgan Stanley just launched a Bitcoin ETF, rolling out new research and opening the floodgates for bank advisors, even as Citigroup slashes its price forecasts because Congress can’t move crypto legislation forward. This is about more than just price—the real story is whose pipes get plugged in first. If Morgan Stanley’s platform brings mainstream asset flows, it could push adoption even as the regulatory fog drags on. But here’s the catch: big buyers like Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) keep doubling down, raising $1.6 billion through layered debt, preferred shares, and stock to snap up over 22,000 more Bitcoin. Other players, like Strive, are now cross-investing in these high-yield, Bitcoin-backed preferreds, betting yields north of 11% can outlast market swings. The risk? These are levered structures that owe fixed dividends, and a serious Bitcoin drawdown could break the cycle—especially if policy stalls and volatility ramps up. Featuring reporting from Fortune, Barron’s, Bloomberg, and The New York Times for a full-spectrum view into how Wall Street, corporate treasuries, and policy gridlock are setting the stage for Bitcoin’s next big move. Powered by Apisod.com