Founded
2013
2013
CEO
Peter Mintzberg (since Aug 2024)
Peter Mintzberg (since Aug 2024)
Status
Private (DCG-Controlled)
Private (DCG-Controlled)
Total AUM
~$35 Billion (Sept 2025)
~$35 Billion (Sept 2025)
Chairman & Founder
Barry Silbert (Returned as Chair Aug 2025)
Barry Silbert (Returned as Chair Aug 2025)
Category
Digital Asset Investment Platform & Asset Management
Digital Asset Investment Platform & Asset Management
GBTC Holdings
154,703.85 BTC (As of March 31, 2026)
154,703.85 BTC (As of March 31, 2026)
Website
grayscale.com
grayscale.com
Investment Ecosystem
Grayscale manages a massive suite of digital asset investment products, headlined by the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). They provide regulated, transparent access to Bitcoin for institutional and individual investors through ETPs, ETFs, and private funds.
Key Flagship Products
- GBTC (Bitcoin Trust ETF)
- BTC (Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF)
- ETHE (Ethereum Trust ETF)
Service Providers
- Coinbase Custody (Custodian)
- BNY (Fund Administrator)
- NYSE Arca (Primary Exchange)
| Parent Company | Digital Currency Group (DCG) |
| Revenue Model | AUM-based Sponsor Fees |
| GBTC Expense Ratio | 1.50% Annually |
| Mini Trust Fee | 0.15% (Targeted competitive rate) |
| Interim Co-CFOs | Kathryn Masci & Daniel Plourde |
| Ecosystem Siblings | Foundry, Luno, Yuma, Fortitude |
Regulatory History: Grayscaleβs 2023 legal victory against the SEC (D.C. Circuit) was a major catalyst for the 2024 approval of all U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs.
π HQ Address: 290 Harbor Drive, 4th Floor, Stamford, CT 06902
π§ General Inquiries: info@grayscale.com
π§ Media Inquiries: press@grayscale.com