Grayscale’s Crypto Large Cap Fund Approved by SEC for NYSE Listing

Grayscale has achieved a significant milestone as the US SEC approved its crypto large-cap fund (GDLC), which will hold major digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. This fund is set to debut on the NYSE Arca.

Key Details:

  • The GDLC fund's portfolio: Bitcoin 72%, Ethereum 17%, XRP 5.62%, Solana 4.03%, Cardano 1%.
  • Grayscale CEO Peter Mintberg confirmed the approval for trading along with Generic Listing Standards.
  • Nate Geraci acknowledged Grayscale's role in advancing crypto ETFs, suggesting this approval could lead to more multi-asset crypto ETFs from other managers.
  • Earlier delays by the SEC were due to additional review needs, but new Generic Listing Standards may streamline future processes.

Grayscale Crypto Large Cap Fund | Source: Grayscale

Future Plans:

  • Grayscale is also pursuing spot ETFs for emerging assets like Chainlink and Avalanche.
  • A Form S-1 has been filed to convert the Chainlink Trust into an ETF under the ticker GLNK.