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Grayscale Proposes GBTC Fund Amendment as Spot Bitcoin ETF Looms
30.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Ascannio Grayscale, the manager of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), has proposed amendments to the trust’s agreement in preparation for a potential uplisting to a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). The move aims to align GBTC’s structure with other...
Crypto exchange FTX gets nod to sell $873M of assets to repay creditors
30.11.2023
Nearly $700 million of the $873 million trust assets allowed to be sold by FTX comes from Grayscale’s flagship product, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, or GBTC
ARK Invest Sold $5M Worth of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares Last Week
27.11.2023
The sales took place as the discount for Grayscale's bitcoin investment vehicle narrowed to its lowest in over two years, a sign of escalating optimism that a spot bitcoin ETF will finally be approved in the U.S
JPMorgan: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Put ‘Severe Downward Pressure on Bitcoin Prices’
26.11.2023
Global investment bank JPMorgan has cautioned that the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could “put severe downward pressure on bitcoin prices.” The bank’s analysts estimate that billions of dollars could...
Grayscale’s GBTC Witnesses Historic Shrink in Discount to NAV as Metric Taps Single Digits
25.11.2023
On Friday, data revealed a notable shift in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, commonly referred to as GBTC, as its discount to net asset value (NAV) contracted to single digits for the first time in 2023. The figures indicate that GBTC’s discount reached 8.06%, a level last observed two years ago....
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Could See $2.7B of Outflows if ETF Conversion Is Approved: JPMorgan
24.11.2023
The bitcoin price could come under pressure as some of the money is likely to completely exit the ecosystem, the report said
Cathie Wood’s ARK Sells Over 700,000 Shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust in Past Month
24.11.2023
Source: Ark Invest / Instagram ARK Investment Management, led by prominent investor Cathie Wood, has reduced its holdings in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) even as Wood continues to express a bullish outlook on Bitcoin. ARK’s Next Generation Internet ETF has sold over 700,000 shares...
GBTC Could See $2.7 Billion Outflow Upon ETF Conversion, JPMorgan Analysts Say
24.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / petre_barlea JPMorgan analysts have reported that the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) could experience outflows of at least $2.7 billion if it is converted into a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The report from JPMorgan suggests that traders have been buying GBTC shares...
Grayscale Updates Bitcoin ETF Prospectus After Discussing with SEC
23.11.2023
Grayscale continues efforts to secure regulatory approval for a Bitcoin ETF. Image by Ascannio, Adobe Stock. On Wednesday, digital asset manager Grayscale submitted an updated prospectus to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for converting its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into a spot bitcoin...
SEC Meets with Grayscale to Discuss Spot Bitcoin ETF Listing
22.11.2023
Source: Grayscale The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently held discussions with Grayscale about converting the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). A memorandum published by the SEC indicates that officials from the agency’s...
Grayscale met with SEC to discuss spot Bitcoin ETF details
22.11.2023
Grayscale executives and lawyers met with the SEC to discuss a rule change to list the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)
SEC Postpones Verdict on Global X Spot Bitcoin ETF, Cites Market Manipulation Concerns and Need for Public Insight
18.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the Global X Bitcoin Trust’s application to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The delay, announced on November 17, 2023, marks a continued period of uncertainty in the spot bitcoin ETF space. Global...
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Shrinks to 10.35% as ETF Hype Persists
13.11.2023
Source: Adobe/Ascannio The hype surrounding ETFs has helped narrow the discount on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to its lowest levels since July 2021. According to data from YCharts, the discount on GBTC compared to its net asset value currently stands at 10.35%, marking a significant...
Cathie Wood's ARK Sold $6M of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares Amid Rally
13.11.2023
ARK offloaded 201,047 GBTC shares, worth around $5.9 million, from its Next Generation Internet ETF
Grayscale ‘Constructively Engaging’ With SEC on Spot Bitcoin ETF, Says CEO
11.11.2023
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments is “constructively engaging” with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its application to convert its flagship bitcoin trust into a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), says CEO Michael Sonnenshein. The executive...
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Continues to Sell Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Holdings, Buys Block’s Shares
7.11.2023
  Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has adjusted its portfolio by buying shares in Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc and selling portions of its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust holdings. Ark’s purchase, involving its flagship ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, and Ark Fintech...
Gemini Seeks Control of $1.6 Billion Grayscale Shares in Lawsuit
28.10.2023
Crypto exchange Gemini has initiated a lawsuit against digital asset lender Genesis in an attempt to gain control over $1.6 billion worth of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust shares. The lawsuit, filed on Friday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York, aims to recover the shares to repay...
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Outshines Nvidia With 220% Gain This Year
26.10.2023
"GBTC is the gift that keeps giving," one observer said
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF now listed on the DTCC
25.10.2023
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF is now added to the DTCC’s eligibility file. A DTCC spokesperson recently confirmed the news with an official statement. The statement read that it is routine practice for the DTCC to add securities to its NSCC security eligibility file. This is done before...
Cathie Wood’s ARK Sells Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Holdings, Coinbase for Second Day
25.10.2023
Cathie Wood’s fund is continuing to sell crypto-related stocks as the market hits a high not seen since early 2022