NYSE Seeks SEC Approval for Grayscale Cryptocurrency ETF

• NYSE aims to expand investment options with the new Grayscale ETF.
• Grayscale’s fund features key cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.
• Proposed options on Ethereum ETFs will provide affordable investment strategies.

The New York Stock Exchange has requested participation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a Grayscale exchange-traded fund . This ETF aims to offer a variety of informational materials and provide better entry for owners. NYSE Arca submitted the application on October 29. This move shows a strong effort to expand investment options in the growing e-commerce industry.

Overview of Grayscale’s Fund

Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund started in 2018 and currently manages around $565 million in stock. This fund includes well-known bitcoin-like coins such as BTC , Ether , and Solana, along with other altcoins. On October 16, Grayscale filed to change this fund into an ETF. NYSE’s application follows closely behind, which reinforces the coordinated effort to make cryptocurrency investments more available.

If approved, the Grayscale ETF will track the CoinDesk Large Cap Select Index. This index has five different digital assets that provide a broader investment strategy.

Rising Institutional Interest

Grayscale actively pursues institutional interest in cryptocurrency through various initiatives. Recently, the firm launched the Decentralized AI Fund, which is now available to select investors. This fund focuses on AI-driven blockchain projects and includes altcoins like Near Protocol (NEAR), Bittensor , Render , and Filecoin . In June, the firm also announced plans to create the first U.S.-based XRP trust. This could lead to an XRP ETF and shows its commitment to broadening its offerings.

The rise of crypto ETFs has had a substantial impact on the stock exchange this year. Bitcoin ETFs alone have seen over $4 billion in net inflows recently. This increase has pushed Bitcoin’s price above $73,000, which is its highest point since March. The total net assets of all spot Bitcoin ETFs have reached a record $72.55 billion and represent 5.07% of Bitcoin’s general trading value.

NYSE’s Proposal for Ethereum Options

Along with the ETF application, NYSE is also proposing to list options on Bitwise and Grayscale’s spot Ethereum ETFs. The SEC is currently asking for public comments on this suggestion. Options give supporters the right to buy or sell an asset like an ETF at a set markup.

They help institutional investors manage risks effectively. NYSE believes that adding options on Ethereum ETFs will give investors affordable exposure to spot Ethereum.