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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF
Trading data
GBTC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.81% | -24.52% | -20.21% | -12.54% | ||
| Flows | -$38M | -$820M | -$654M | -$3.52B | - | - |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +58.56% | +45.96% | ||
Max drawdown | -34.94% | -49.57% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 55d | 155d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
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| daily return difference | |
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Characteristics
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF is built to track the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).
The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Provider | Grayscale |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | - |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | January 11, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is GBTC?
GBTC is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Cryptocurrencies assets. It is managed by Grayscale.
What index does GBTC track?
GBTC tracks the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index - USD.
What does GBTC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Bitcoin. It is part of the segment: Cryptocurrency.
What is the expense ratio of GBTC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GBTC is 1.5%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GBTC launched?
GBTC was launched on January 11, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GBTC?
GBTC is issued by Grayscale.
What is the AUM of GBTC?
As of March 10, 2026, GBTC manages $10.95 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GBTC performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, GBTC delivered a return of 1.81% over the past month (1M performance), -24.52% over the past three months (3M), and -20.21% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GBTC?
As of March 10, 2026, GBTC has seen net flows of -$38M in the past month (1M flow) and -$654M year-to-date (YTD).
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