Digital asset investment firm Grayscale Investments has announced that its Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 exchange-traded fund (ETF), previously called the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, has started trading on NYSE Arca as a multi-asset exchange-traded product (ETP), marking the first product of this type available in the US.
The GDLC ETP provides exposure to the five largest and most liquid cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano—offering investors broad access to the digital asset market while concentrating on the most established assets by market capitalization and liquidity.
The fund rebalances quarterly to reflect the leading assets in the cryptocurrency market and tracks the CoinDesk 5 Index, developed by CoinDesk Indices. Currently, GDLC provides coverage of more than 90% of the overall market capitalization of the digital asset class, positioning it as a strategic option for investors seeking diversified participation in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Initially launched in 2018, GDLC began trading on OTCQX in 2019 and became a Securities Exchange Act of 1934 reporting company in 2021. Since its inception, it has served as one of the first investment vehicles offering direct exposure to a basket of large-cap digital assets in the form of a security, allowing investors to gain market access without managing the complexities of purchasing, storing, or safeguarding cryptocurrencies directly.
The launch of the ETF comes amid strong performance across its underlying assets. Bitcoin rose nearly 2% to $117,828, Ethereum gained over 3% to $4,609, and XRP increased by almost 3% to $3.11. Solana and Cardano saw the largest gains, each advancing more than 6%.
Industry experts have commented on the development. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley noted on social media platform X that “the crypto index moment is coming,” suggesting that crypto index funds could eventually mirror the popularity of traditional equity index ETFs.
Legal analyst Scott Johnsson highlighted that such investment products may include up to 15% in assets not yet approved, indicating that cryptocurrencies outside current listing standards could still be incorporated under specific rules.
ETF specialist Nate Geraci commented that Grayscale’s first index-based, actively managed spot cryptocurrency ETFs are expected to see strong demand, particularly from financial advisors seeking exposure to digital assets.
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