Cryptocurrency
Grayscale investment funds outshine Bitcoin, Ethereum in 2023
quick take
- This year, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is in the spotlight as it continues to compete with the SEC.
- However, while GBTC is up 95% year-to-date, the discount rate has shrunk to around 40% and was down to 50% in January 2023.
- Additionally, ETHE is up 83% to date, while the ETHE discount has shrunk to 51%. It was as low as 60% in January 2023.
- Meanwhile, Bitcoin is up 72% and Ethereum is up 60% year-on-year.
- A lot of volatility is likely next week as the Shanghai upgrade looms.
- CryptoSlate has delved into the options market on the possible impact of upgrades on Ethereum token prices.
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