CERT
inactive
CERT
Pre-IPO filing captured from the SEC submission timeline.
Follows S-1/A in the pre-IPO sequence.
2026-07-24 · 0001143362-26-000265
EFFECT
effective
SEC effectiveness notice
SEC declared the registration statement effective, allowing the offering to proceed.
Follows S-1/A and marks the registration effective.
2026-07-23 · 9999999995-26-002410
424B3
priced
Final prospectus
Final prospectus filed near launch with final deal terms.
Follows S-1 and confirms the priced prospectus.
common shares of beneficial interest (the "Shares") · Exchange NYSE Arca · Basket of 10,000 Shares · Use of proceeds To fund staking rewards and operational expenses · Flags cayman_holding_company
2026-07-23 · 0001104659-26-086356
8-A12B
effective
Exchange Act registration
Registration filed to list the securities under the Exchange Act ahead of trading.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
2026-07-22 · 0001104659-26-085727
S-1/A
amended
Amended registration statement
Updated registration statement filed after SEC comments or deal changes.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Exchange-traded fund that issues common shares of beneficial interest tracking the performance of ether and staking rewards · Exchange NYSE Arca · Use of proceeds For tracking ether's performance and generating staking rewards · Flags cayman_holding_company
The Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust's S-1/A filing highlights risks associated with Ethereum's proof-of-stake mechanism, energy consumption, validator behavior, and market volatility. Key concerns include potential delays in transaction processing, regulatory actions on energy usage, impact of validator fee demands, and risks from large-scale ether sales. The filing emphasizes vulnerabilities in network security, MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) practices, and the Trust's exposure to Ethereum's price fluctuations and operational disruptions.
2026-07-14 · 0001104659-26-083477
S-1/A
amended
Amended registration statement
Updated registration statement filed after SEC comments or deal changes.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
common shares of beneficial interest (the Shares ) · Exchange NYSE Arca, Inc. · Use of proceeds To track the performance of ether and generate staking rewards · Flags cayman_holding_company · Underwriters self-underwritten
The Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust's S-1/A filing outlines risks associated with investing in ether, emphasizing Ethereum's proof-of-stake mechanism, energy consumption concerns, and vulnerabilities in validator incentives. Key risks include potential delays in transaction processing, regulatory actions impacting mining activities, and market volatility due to large-scale sales. The Trust highlights exposure to Ethereum network congestion, MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) practices, and the impact of validator behavior on transaction fees and network stability.
2026-06-18 · 0001104659-26-075838
S-1/A
amended
Amended registration statement
Updated registration statement filed after SEC comments or deal changes.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Exchange-traded fund shares tracking Ethereum price and staking rewards · Exchange NYSE Arca · Use of proceeds To track the performance of ether and generate staking rewards · Flags cayman_holding_company
The Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (the Trust) is an exchange-traded fund that issues shares tracking the price of ether, utilizing staking services and custodians to manage its ether holdings. The Trust's investment objective is to reflect ether's performance, adjusted for expenses and staking rewards, with a focus on passive management and no leverage. Key updates in the S-1/A include expanded risk disclosures related to Ethereum's energy consumption, staking pool dynamics, and risks associated with validator behavior and Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) practices.
2026-05-20 · 0001104659-26-064059
S-1
filed
Initial registration statement
Initial public filing submitted to start the SEC review process.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest · Use of proceeds To pay certain expenses, including those facilitated by the Prime Broker
Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that issues common shares tracking the price of ether, adjusted for expenses and staking rewards. The Trust holds ether and uses third-party staking services to generate returns. It is not an investment company under the 1940 Act, and shares are speculative with significant risks. The offering is registered under the 1933 Act, with shares expected to be listed on [●].
2026-01-07 · 0001104659-26-001436