Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Accelerates its Acquisition of BTC Holdings

Many people within the cryptocurrency industry keep a close eye on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. Over the past three months, that trust has significantly increased its BTC holdings. While this is not an official market sentiment indicator, the figures remain interesting to keep an eye on. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Went on a Buying Spree … Read more

Investments in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Hit Record High Amid Economic Crisis

Grayscale Investments has announced the strongest quarter in its history. Investments into the company’s cryptocurrency products, including the flagship Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), hit a record high in the first quarter. Of the total investment, 88% comes from institutional investors. The company now has $2.2 billion in assets under management. Also read: Bitcoin Revolution: Wanna … Read more

With $1.5 Billion Under Management Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Slides 30%

Prior to the market carnage on March 12, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) had acquired over 300,000 BTC. Grayscale’s trust has been one of the longest-running FINRA approved investment vehicles with bitcoin assets under management. On Feb. 5, GBTC shares climbed more than 10% that week and investors were also paying a 20-30% premium. Since … Read more

Market Update: Bitcoin Halving Hype, Golden Cross Signals, and GBTC’s 41% Premium

Cryptocurrency markets have seen fresh gains on Wednesday after the slight pullback that started two days prior. Most of the top 10 digital currencies by market cap have gained between 4-8% and the entire market valuation of all cryptos has hovered between $295-300 billion. Also Read: Voluntary Financing: Bitcoin Cash Devs Reveal Noncustodial Funding App … Read more

Bitcoin Trust GBTC Shares Spike Despite 30% Premium

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices have seen significant gains as the entire cryptoconomy is up more than 40% since mid-December. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has also seen an uptick and shares have climbed 9% this week. The news follows the asset manager’s recent registration as a reporting company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and … Read more

Mainstream Investment Vehicles Tied to Cryptocurrencies Grow Exponentially

These days bitcoin and a variety of other digital assets are now being traded as funds and traditional equity holdings. The landscape of crypto investment vehicles has changed significantly as institutional and retail investors don’t need direct exposure to cryptocurrencies in order to invest in this technology. Also Read: Gocrypto SLP Token Starts Trading on … Read more

OSC Commissioner Debunks Arguments Against Bitcoin, Green-Lights Bitcoin Fund

A commissioner of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has debunked the arguments against bitcoin used to deny the public offering of The Bitcoin Fund. Among others, the commissioner rules that bitcoin is neither illiquid nor more susceptible to manipulation than other commodities, real volume and real trading in bitcoin exist, and it is not the … Read more