Grayscale applies for a covered call Bitcoin ETF

• Grayscale Investments files for covered call Bitcoin ETF post-SEC’s GBTC approval.
• Covered call strategy leverages options on Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, targeting income.
• Grayscale’s legal triumph shapes the evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale Investments continues its strategic moves in the crypto market, recently applying for a covered call Bitcoin ETF.

This comes hot on the heels of the successful launch of its spot Bitcoin ETF, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). The move signifies Grayscale’s commitment to diversifying its offerings and expanding its presence in the cryptocurrency landscape.

Grayscale continues crypto market forays

Grayscale Investments’ bold move follows the approval of its spot Bitcoin ETF, GBTC, by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The covered call ETF is designed to allow investors to generate income from options on Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust.

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Covered Call ETF will involve the strategic sale of call options, enhancing investor yield by combining asset purchases with option writing.

The covered call strategy incorporated in Grayscale’s ETF suits investors anticipating minimal movement in the underlying Bitcoin price over the long term. Investors employing the covered call strategy often have a long-term asset retention plan while seeking to generate income through options trading.

Grayscale’s move to introduce a covered call Bitcoin ETF aligns with the broader industry trend of expanding investment avenues in the cryptocurrency market.

Background: Grayscale’s journey to Bitcoin ETFs

Grayscale’s foray into the covered call ETF space comes on the heels of a complex regulatory journey. The asset management firm had initially faced hurdles when the SEC rejected its application to convert the existing Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an ETF.

However, a federal appeals court ruled in Grayscale’s favour in August 2023, prompting optimism and paving the way for the recent SEC approval.