Grayscale Files Registration of Securities with SEC for Spot Bitcoin ETF with SEC

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Grayscale Investments, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

The proposed ETF, which would trade under the ticker symbol “BTC,” would provide investors with exposure to the price of Bitcoin without the need to directly purchase and store the cryptocurrency. This move follows Grayscale’s announcement in March that it would explore ways to convert its investment products into ETFs.

The SEC has not yet approved any Bitcoin ETFs, but Grayscale’s proposal represents a significant step forward for the industry. If approved, the BTC ETF would be the first Bitcoin ETF to be listed on a major U.S. stock exchange.