IBIT vs MSBT
MSBT is cheaper: 0.14% vs 0.25% a year, or $11 less per $10,000. IBIT is larger, holding about 78× more BTC (811,115 BTC vs 10,436 BTC). Over the last 20 trading days, IBIT took in $1,475.6M and MSBT took in $34.1M.
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| IBIT | MSBT | |
|---|---|---|
| Fund | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust |
| Issuer | BlackRock | Morgan Stanley |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE Arca |
| Launched | 2024-01-11 | 2026-04-08 |
| Yearly fee | 0.25% ($25 / $10k) | 0.14% ($14 / $10k) |
| Custodian | Coinbase Custody (Anchorage backup) | Coinbase Custody, BNY |
| BTC held | 811,115 BTC | 10,436 BTC |
| Cumulative flow | +$66,498M | +$800M |
| 5-day flow | +$875.1M | $0M |
| 20-day flow | +$1,475.6M | +$34.1M |
Sources: Farside Investors (22 Oct 2026, 19:30 London), bitcointreasuries.net (22 Oct 2026, 13:35 London), fee tables (14 Oct 2026, 10:00 London). Not investment advice.
Which is better for you?
- Long-term holding: the fee matters most, and MSBT charges less (0.14% vs 0.25%).
- Active trading: a larger fund is usually easier to trade; IBIT holds more BTC, but check trading volume with your broker.
- Custody: IBIT uses Coinbase Custody (Anchorage backup), MSBT uses Coinbase Custody, BNY.
Not investment advice.
Flows over the last 20 trading days
| Date | IBIT | MSBT |
|---|---|---|
| 21 October 2026 | +$235M | $0M |
| 20 October 2026 | +$29.9M | $0M |
| 19 October 2026 | +$665.2M | $0M |
| 16 October 2026 | −$71.8M | $0M |
| 15 October 2026 | +$16.8M | $0M |
| 14 October 2026 | −$110.9M | $0M |
| 13 October 2026 | +$65.9M | +$6.7M |
| 12 October 2026 | −$65.4M | $0M |
| 9 October 2026 | +$22.4M | $0M |
| 8 October 2026 | −$5.5M | $0M |
| 7 October 2026 | −$207.7M | $0M |
| 6 October 2026 | +$122M | +$7.8M |
| 5 October 2026 | +$69.9M | $0M |
| 2 October 2026 | +$158.2M | +$2.4M |
| 1 October 2026 | +$195.6M | +$7M |
| 30 September 2026 | −$9.5M | $0M |
| 29 September 2026 | +$51.1M | $0M |
| 28 September 2026 | +$54.8M | $0M |
| 25 September 2026 | +$97M | $0M |
| 24 September 2026 | +$162.6M | +$10.2M |
| 20-day total | +$1,475.6M | +$34.1M |
Net flow, USD millions · Farside Investors (22 Oct 2026, 19:30 London) · the latest day may be preliminary
FAQ
- Is IBIT or MSBT cheaper?
- MSBT: 0.14% a year vs 0.25% for IBIT, a difference of $11 a year per $10,000.
- Which holds more bitcoin, IBIT or MSBT?
- IBIT: 811,115 BTC vs 10,436 BTC for MSBT, per bitcointreasuries.net as of 22 Oct 2026, 13:35 London.
- Do IBIT and MSBT hold real bitcoin?
- Yes. Both are US spot bitcoin ETFs that hold BTC directly: IBIT with Coinbase Custody (Anchorage backup) as custodian, MSBT with Coinbase Custody, BNY. The share price tracks BTC minus the fee.