Grayscale’s GBTC: Leading the Charge in the Bitcoin ETF Arena – Unveiling the Secret
Unfazed by a 70% AUM Decline: Grayscale's GBTC Shines with $268M in Annual Earnings
Key Points
- Grayscale GBTC’s annual revenue surpasses all other U.S. spot BTC ETFs combined despite a 70% drop in BTC since its ETF conversion.
- High fees and tax implications have boosted GBTC earnings, but the approval of in-kind redemption for ETFs could affect its dominance.
Despite a significant drop in Bitcoin holdings since its ETF conversion in January 2024, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) has generated more annual revenue than all other U.S. spot BTC ETFs combined.
GBTC’s Revenue Dominance
Nate Geraci of ETF Store, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), revealed that GBTC had an implied revenue of $268 million, compared to $211 million collected by the other 11 products combined.
After its debut, GBTC experienced substantial outflows, attributed to investors switching to cheaper alternatives such as BlackRock’s iShares BTC ETF. However, GBTC’s high fees and tax implications have contributed to its earnings dominance.
Factors Behind GBTC’s Success
Despite its holdings declining by nearly 70%, GBTC charged the highest fees of 1.5%, while other products averaged between 0.15% and 0.94%. Eric Balchunas, a Bloomberg ETF analyst, noted that GBTC’s 1.5% fee is considered average in the traditional ETF market.
Many investors remain with GBTC due to the significant tax implications of switching to a cheaper alternative. The potential approval of in-kind redemption for ETFs, which would lower the tax burden for large investors, could however impact GBTC’s dominance.
GBTC currently ranks third in assets under management (AUM) with $17.8 billion. The BlackRock iShares BTC ETF leads the AUM list with $54.8 billion, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at $18 billion.
Despite a slump in Q1 2025, spot BTC ETFs saw renewed demand in April, with $3 billion in inflows. This resurgence has supported Bitcoin’s recovery to $94k, a 26% increase from the year’s low of $74.5k. The $92K range low support and $100K overhead mid-range resistance are key levels to monitor in the short term.
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