Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) sponsor CFO to exit in May 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust reported a leadership change at its delegated sponsor. On April 22, 2026, Rohit Goenka notified Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., the Delegated Sponsor of the Trust, of his intention to resign as Chief Financial Officer. He will cease serving as the Delegated Sponsor’s Chief Financial Officer effective on or about May 11, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Resignation notice date: April 22, 2026 Resignation effective date: on or about May 11, 2026

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Resignation notice date April 22, 2026 Date Rohit Goenka notified the Delegated Sponsor of his intention to resign

Resignation effective date on or about May 11, 2026 Expected date Rohit Goenka will cease serving as CFO of the Delegated Sponsor

Key Terms

Delegated Sponsor, Emerging growth company, Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

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Delegated Sponsor financial

"Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., the delegated sponsor of Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust"

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company x"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest financial

"Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust"

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest are units that represent ownership in a company or organization, like owning a piece of a pie. They give investors voting rights and a chance to share in profits, making them important for those looking to invest and have a say in how the organization is run.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2026

MORGAN STANLEY BITCOIN TRUST 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-43211		32-6833090
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1585 Broadway New York, New York		10036
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(212) 761-4000 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust		MSBT		NYSE Arca, Inc.

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company x

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 22, 2026, Rohit Goenka notified Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., the delegated sponsor of Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (the “Delegated Sponsor”), of his intention to resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Delegated Sponsor. Mr. Goenka will cease serving as the Delegated Sponsor’s Chief Financial Officer effective on or about May 11, 2026.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: April 28, 2026

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust
By:	Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., as the Delegated Sponsor of the Trust
By:	/s/ Scott Steel
Name:	Scott Steel*
Title:	Managing Director

* The registrant is a trust and the person is signing in their capacity as an officer of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., the Delegated Sponsor of the registrant.

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FAQ

What did Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust disclosed that the Chief Financial Officer of its Delegated Sponsor, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., intends to resign. The notice was given on April 22, 2026, and his service as CFO will end on or about May 11, 2026.

Who is resigning in the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) filing?

Rohit Goenka is resigning from his role as Chief Financial Officer of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., the Delegated Sponsor of Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust. He notified the Delegated Sponsor on April 22, 2026, of his intention to leave that position.

When will the CFO resignation related to Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) take effect?

The resignation of Rohit Goenka as Chief Financial Officer of the Delegated Sponsor is expected to be effective on or about May 11, 2026. This follows his notice to Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. dated April 22, 2026.

What is the role of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. for Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT)?

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. acts as the Delegated Sponsor of Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust. In this capacity, it provides sponsorship functions for the trust, and its Chief Financial Officer, Rohit Goenka, has notified the firm of his intention to resign.

Is Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) classified as an emerging growth company?

Yes, the filing indicates Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust is considered an emerging growth company. This classification is made under applicable SEC rules and can allow certain scaled disclosure and compliance provisions for a limited period after going public.

On which exchange are Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) shares listed?

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust trade under the symbol MSBT on NYSE Arca, Inc. The filing confirms this listing and class information as part of the trust’s registered securities details.