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Grayscale Says It May Return 20% Of Investor Capital, Bitcoin Refuses To Budge

Jake Simmons by Jake Simmons
5 months ago
in Bitcoin
Reading Time: 3 mins read

Besides the macroeconomic headwinds, when it comes to crypto, there are two main concerns at the moment: Binance and DCG. The situation surrounding Genesis Trading, Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Grayscale, which is still unresolved after a month, is depressing the market sentiment around Bitcoin.

As reported by the Wall Street Journal, information has now leaked out again which might be a double-edged sword for investors. Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein said the company would explore new options to return a portion of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s capital to shareholders, as the GBTC currently trades at a record 49% discount to net asset value (NAV).

That option is up for debate if the company fails to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an exchange-traded fund, according to a letter to investors.

Related Reading: Binance Controversy Continues As Experts Warn Of Serious Fallouts Due To FUD

As reported by WSJ, the option could include a tender offer for up to 20% of the trust’s $10.7 billion outstanding shares. A tender offer would be a direct appeal to shareholders to sell their shares at a specified price within a specified time period.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has repeatedly rejected Grayscale’s applications to convert GBTC into a spot ETF, which is why Sonnenshein may now be considering the move. In June, Grayscale sued the SEC just hours after its ETF application was rejected. Last week, the SEC responded to the lawsuit for the first time, reiterating its position in a filing.

Grayscale accuses the SEC of double standards by allowing futures ETFs on the market and repeatedly rejecting proposals for ETFs that invest in spot Bitcoin. The SEC’s rationale is that futures ETFs are closely monitored by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. In contrast, spot Bitcoin ETFs lack this level of government oversight, the plea states.

Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Prints Bearish Technical Pattern, Why It Could Continue Lower

What a partial sell-off of GBTC would mean for the market remains to be seen due to a lack of detailed information on the framework. But the breakup of GBTC, which holds more than 643,000 BTC, is among investors’ biggest concerns.

Meanwhile, Sonnenshein emphasized:

Grayscale products, including GBTC, remain safe, secure, and unencumbered. We remain steadfast in our belief that the conversion of GBTC to an ETF is in the best interest of investors, and we remain 100% committed to that endeavor.

Bitcoin Price Sits Above $16,700

Despite the news, the Bitcoin price held steady above $16,700 at press time. As recently as Friday, the broader crypto market experienced a sell-off after rumors surfaced that DCG might sell assets such as NEAR, Filecoin, and Ethereum Classic on a larger scale.

However, apart from falling prices, there was no evidence to back this up. Nevertheless, there were some crypto Twitter analysts speculating about a sell-off by Grayscale’s parent company.

Several crypto coins related to Barry Silbert's DCG have been selling off aggressively this evening (FIL, ZEN, ETC, NEAR), leaving many speculators to wonder whether the selling is derived from DCG itself. pic.twitter.com/M9mkQrEI7q

— Will Clemente (@WClementeIII) December 16, 2022

At press, the Bitcoin price was sitting at $16,720. Thus, BTC is at a critical level. Bitcoin needs to break through $16,900 and start a continuation to above $17,300. If there is no breakout, then the $16,200 and $15,500 regions should provide support.

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Bitcoin price, 4-hour chart. Source: TradingView
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Jake Simmons

Jake Simmons

Jake Simmons has been a Bitcoin enthusiast since 2016. Ever since he heard about Bitcoin, he has been studying the topic every day and trying to share his knowledge with others. His goal is to contribute to Bitcoin's financial revolution, which will replace the fiat money system. Besides BTC and crypto, Jake studied Business Informatics at a university. After graduation in 2017, he has been working in the blockchain and crypto sector. You can follow Jake on Twitter at @realJakeSimmons.

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