Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC)

NYSEARCA: GBTC · Real-Time Price · USD
58.94
+0.09 (0.15%)
At close: May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
58.89
-0.05 (-0.08%)
Pre-market: May 27, 2026, 6:17 AM EDT
Assets$11.27B
Expense Ratio1.50%
PE Ratio2.23
Shares Out191.40M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume2,134,462
Open59.57
Previous Close58.85
Day's Range58.74 - 60.61
52-Week Low48.56
52-Week High99.12
Beta2.23
Holdings1
Inception DateJan 11, 2024

About GBTC

Fund Home Page

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in long btc, short usd currency. The fund is passively managed, offering exposure to the daily USD spot price of bitcoin (BTC). An investment in the fund is not a direct investment in bitcoin. GBTC was launched on Jan 11, 2024 and is issued by Grayscale.

Asset Class Currency
Category Digital Assets
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol GBTC
ETF Provider Grayscale
Index Tracked CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index - Benchmark Price Return

Top Holdings

NameSymbolWeight
Bitcoinn/a100.00%

Performance

GBTC had a total return of -31.27% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 20.24%.

News

‘Institutional adoption' is driving Bitcoin, CEO says

ARK Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood explains her Bitcoin bullishness on ‘Fox Business In Depth: The Crypto Campaign.'

1 day ago - Fox Business

RESERVE PLAN: Republicans eye MASSIVE Bitcoin stockpile

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3 days ago - Fox Business

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Rep. Nick Begich unveils the American Reserve Modernization Act to establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve within the Treasury Department with bipartisan support.

5 days ago - Fox Business

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6 days ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin price crashes as ETF outflows rise, Coinbase Premium Index slips

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7 days ago - Invezz

Crypto industry scores win as Clarity Act regulation bill clears Senate hurdle

The Clarity Act, which would create regulation for the cryptocurrency industry, cleared the Senate banking committee. The bill is the top legislative priority of the crypto industry, as it would add p...

12 days ago - CNBC Television

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Holds Above $80K as Support Firms

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13 days ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin Breaks $80k: Caution Still Warranted

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19 days ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin's rare technical action points to a crypto bull market, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee

Fundstrat's Tom Lee says activity in recent months point to a bullish phase for cryptocurrencies.

19 days ago - Market Watch

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Breaks Through $80K

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20 days ago - ETF Trends

Wall Street's Move to 5% Bitcoin Allocations

Bitcoin portfolios are entering a new phase as traditional financial giants build the plumbing that's transforming digital assets from a speculative bet into a fundamental part of the financial stack.

22 days ago - ETF Trends

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $77K

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27 days ago - ETF Trends

Buying crypto in a bear market is a cheaper way to play the AI boom, this former Tiger Management executive says

Artificial intelligence may be one of the most crowded trades in financial markets right now — but bitcoin, which is currently mired in a bear market, could be a cheaper way to play the AI boom.

4 weeks ago - Market Watch

The Iran cease-fire has boosted investors' appetite for bitcoin. Here's why it could break past $80,000 soon.

Capital has flowed into bitcoin through multiple channels, which makes it less likely that bitcoin sees a sharp reversal like in previous months, and more likely that the rally builds momentum.

4 weeks ago - Market Watch

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Reaches 11-Week High

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4 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Why these strategists say 45% of portfolios should be invested in gold, metals and bitcoin

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5 weeks ago - Market Watch

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: MSBT

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Other symbols: BTCIBITMSBT
5 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin ETFs log $996M inflows even as Iran tensions resurface

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5 weeks ago - Invezz

Beyond the memes: Understanding the unique roles of gold and Bitcoin

The crypto crowd spent years positioning Bitcoin as the ultimate hedge against a falling dollar. Did it pay off?

5 weeks ago - New York Post

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It is dangerously easy to treat Bitcoin and traditional stocks as equals when they sit side-by-side in your brokerage app.

5 weeks ago - New York Post

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Bitcoin is entering a post-peak correction phase that could extend through the coming months, even as the broader macro backdrop continues to support hard assets, according to Michael Terpin.

5 weeks ago - Kitco

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Nears $75,000

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5 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Why bitcoin's next stop could be $98,000 after surmounting this key hurdle, technical analyst says

Bitcoin on Tuesday tested a key level that has blocked gains for months, as technical analysts watched for signs that the cryptocurrency may finally be ready to break out.

6 weeks ago - Market Watch

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Reaches 3-Week High

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6 weeks ago - ETF Trends

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7 weeks ago - New York Post

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7 weeks ago - Barrons

Bitcoin Has Stuttered During Iran War. Why the Crypto's Now a Critical Market Indicator.

Trump rolls out further tariffs a year after Liberation Day, Amazon is adding fuel surcharges as energy costs increase, and more news to start your day.

7 weeks ago - Barrons

Is Grayscale Back in Play for Investors as Arbitrage Opportunities Return?

The short answer is: selectively, and only for sophisticated investors. Grayscale Investments ($GBTC) is no longer the broad opportunity it once was, and the view here remains neutral. Its flagship…

Other symbols: BLKGSOLXRP
7 weeks ago - TipRanks

Businesses Shed Bitcoin Treasuries Amid Market Downturn

Companies that spent years building up bitcoin treasuries are now reportedly exiting the market. As Coindesk reported Thursday (April 2), publicly-traded companies were once viewed as long-term bitcoi...

7 weeks ago - PYMNTS

Bitcoin is a more resilient risk asset than pure hedge: Token Bay Capital

Token Bay Capital Founder and Managing Partner, Lucy Gazmararian, discusses how the war in the Middle East has affected bitcoin.

2 months ago - CNBC International TV

Bitcoin got boring. That's a good sign

CEO of Finimize, Carl Hazeley, spoke to CNBC about how crypto's shift from hype to “boring” may actually be a positive sign for the market.

2 months ago - CNBC International TV

Bitcoin Bottom Priced In? Bullish Signals in Money Flows, SEC & CFTC Regulation

Today's Big Picture panel focuses on the crypto markets, with @CharlesSchwab's Jim Ferraioli pointing to resilience where equities slumped. He believes a bottoming pattern has formed in Bitcoin suppor...

2 months ago - Schwab Network

Financial advisers used to say no to bitcoin. Now they're saying maybe — but with a catch.

Crypto-curious clients are forcing wealth managers to rethink their opposition. Many use a 5% rule to manage the risk.

2 months ago - Market Watch

Gold tumbles, oil spikes, but why is Bitcoin racing to $71K?

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2 months ago - Invezz

Bitcoin faces pressure after hotter-than-expected inflation data: CNBC Crypto World

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, crypto markets are on pace to outperform Wall Street despite a Wednesday pullback driven by hotter-than-expected wholesale data. Also, the SEC and CFTC issue j...

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Bitcoin, XRP Slip Ahead of Fed Decision. What Cryptos Need From Chair Powell.

Major cryptocurrencies were down ahead of Wednesday's Fed rate decision. Investors will pay close attention to official statements.

2 months ago - Barrons

Bitcoin climbs as ETF inflows hit multi-day streak, sentiment rebounds

US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are once again attracting steady inflows, signalling a shift in institutional behaviour as crypto markets regain momentum. The latest data shows that capita...

2 months ago - Invezz

Bitcoin beat the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and gold since the start of the Iran war

ProShares' Simeon Hyman is highlighting a bullish bitcoin trend.

2 months ago - CNBC

Bitcoin In The Crossfire: What Oil Shocks Really Do To Crypto

Question: Does Bitcoin protect investors when markets become unstable?

2 months ago - Forbes

Here's how the Iran conflict may have helped crypto prices recover, even as stocks struggle

Investors exposed to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether have been on a wild ride over the past year.

2 months ago - Market Watch

Crypto Corner: Bitcoin Withstands Iran Volatility as Breakout Takes Shape

@CharlesSchwab's Nathan Peterson weighs how geopolitical and crude oil volatility hit Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, as he explains it, crypto has shown surprising resilience.

2 months ago - Schwab Network

Bitcoin holds near $70,000 as investors watch oil prices, inflation data: CNBC Crypto World

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin tests the $70,000 level as investors receive mixed signals on when the Iran conflict will end. Also, Binance files a lawsuit against the Wall Street Jo...

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Bhutan trims Bitcoin reserves as BTC transfers top $40M in 2026

Bhutan has quietly reduced its bitcoin holdings in recent months, with government-linked transfers exceeding $40 million so far this year, according to blockchain analytics data. The sales come as the...

2 months ago - Invezz

Bitcoin Spikes Nearly 8% As Rally Accelerates Amid U.S.-Iran War

Bitcoin's rise has coincided with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index improving after it tanked deep into “extreme fear” during bitcoin's February crash, suggesting investors are jumping back into the cry...

2 months ago - Forbes

Bitcoin crosses $73,000 as investors look past Iran tensions: CNBC Crypto World

On this week's episode of CNBC Crypto World, major digital currencies rebound even as a joint military operation in Iran raises volatility for traditional markets. Plus, Coinbase shares rise as Presid...

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Largest borrow rate increases among liquid names

Latest data shows the largest indicative borrow rate increases among liquid option names include: YIELDMAX MSTR OPTION INCOME STRATEGY ETF (MSTY) 3.14% +1.62, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (Btc) (GBTC) 1.17...

9 months ago - TheFly

Largest borrow rate increases among liquid names

Latest data shows the largest indicative borrow rate increases among liquid option names include: Enbridge (ENB) 2.80% +2.53, Oatly Group AB (OTLY) 138.28% +2.32, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (Btc) (GBTC) ...

1 year ago - TheFly

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