Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC)
ETF ยท NYSE Arca
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, where it has traded since September 25, 2013.
- Type
- Exchange-traded fund
- Listed On
- NYSE Arca
- Listed Since
- September 25, 2013
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 596 institutions reported holding GBTC, with 27.1 million shares worth $1.2 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Horizon Kinetics Asset Management, with 12.1 million shares worth $552.6 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 2 added shares, 2 reduced their positions and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Asset Management | 12,139,990 | $553M | Reduced 13.32% |
| Lpl Financial | 876,469 | $40M | Reduced 3.51% |
| Virtu Financial | 360,930 | $16M | Added 27.61% |
| Mad River Investors | 360,139 | $16M | Unchanged |
| Eagleclaw Capital Managment | 358,216 | $16M | Added 0.68% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is GBTC?
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, where it has traded since September 25, 2013.
Who are the largest institutional holders of GBTC?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of GBTC were Horizon Kinetics Asset Management, Lpl Financial and Virtu Financial.
How many institutions own GBTC?
596 institutions reported a position in GBTC for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $1.2 billion in total.
Did institutions buy or sell GBTC last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 added shares, 2 reduced their positions and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for GBTC.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in GBTC, on SentiSense.