Grayscale Bitcoin Trust achieves record YTD high, outperforming Bitcoin

exchange68September 12, 2024

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Quick Take

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has recently demonstrated a remarkable performance, closing at year-to-date highs and marking a 266% increase YTD. Notably, GBTC and BTC exhibited parallel movements during the first half of the year.

Since June 2023, a distinct divergence has emerged within the crypto market. During this period, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has surged impressively, recording a 92% increase. Conversely, Bitcoin (BTC), while still exhibiting a growth trend, trailed behind at a 25% rise. Fueling this divergence is the ongoing speculation and anticipation of a potential spot ETF for Bitcoin, reflected in the -9.89 discount to NAV for GBTC.

In the same timeline, other crypto equities, such as Coinbase and Microstrategy, fell short of matching GBTC’s feat. Despite being on the cusp of reaching their year-to-date highs, they have not yet managed to breach this threshold.

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James Van Straten

Former Lead Analyst at CryptoSlate

James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century’s paramount invention.

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