Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 5, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 5, 2026
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-05.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-05.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 59 previous paragraphs and 46 current paragraphs.
31 unchanged; 12 reworded; 3 added; 15 removed; 1 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 5 previous and 4 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (3)
Current report
Prior to April 1, 2026, the Trust valued the Bitcoin held by the Trust for operational purposes by reference to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX). As of April 1, 2026, the Index is the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark Rate which is used to calculate the NAV and NAV per Share. Prior to April 1, 2026, references to the “Index” in the Trust’s filings with the SEC, including this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, refer to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX). From and after April 1, 2026, references to the “Index” in the Trust’s filings with the SEC are to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark Rate.
Current report
Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Bitcoin for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was ($3,138,125), which includes a realized gain of $34,495 on the transfer of Bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $816,008 on the sale of Bitcoin to meet redemptions, and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in Bitcoin of ($3,988,628). Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Bitcoin for the period was driven by Bitcoin price depreciation from $87,549.41 per Bitcoin as of December 31, 2025, to $67,805.29 per Bitcoin as of March 31, 2026. Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations was ($3,183,109) for the three months ended March 31, 2026, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Bitcoin, plus the Sponsor’s Fee of $44,984. Net assets decreased to $10,489,739 at March 31, 2026, a 28% decrease for the three-month period. The decrease in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Bitcoin price depreciation, the withdrawal of approximately 586 Bitcoin to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, and the redemption of approximately 13,180 Bitcoin with a value of $1,048,617 from the Trust, partially offset by thecontribution of approximately 2,878 Bitcoin with a value of $224,028 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the period.
Current report
Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Bitcoin for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was ($2,130,572), which includes a realized gain of $57,881 on the transfer of Bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $1,029,931 on the sale of Bitcoin to meet redemptions, and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in Bitcoin of ($3,218,384). Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Bitcoin for the period was driven by Bitcoin price depreciation from $93,390.22 per Bitcoin as of December 31, 2024, to $82,443.85 per Bitcoin as of March 31, 2025. Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations was ($2,199,511) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which consisted of thenet realized and unrealized loss on investment in Bitcoin, plus the Sponsor’s Fee of $68,939. Net assets decreased to $15,948,122 at March 31, 2025, a 17% decrease for thethree-month period. The decrease in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Bitcoin price depreciation, the withdrawal of approximately 737 Bitcoin to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, and the redemption of approximately 13,185 Bitcoin with a value of $1,227,181 from the Trust, partially offset by the contribution of approximately 1,965 Bitcoin with a value of $192,570 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the period.
Removed paragraphs (15)
Previous report
Historically, the Trust has not met its investment objective and, prior to their uplisting to NYSE Arca on January 11, 2024, the Shares quoted on OTCQX did not reflect the value of the Bitcoin held by the Trust, less the Trust’s expenses and other liabilities, but instead have traded at both premiums and discounts to such value, which at times were substantial, although the Sponsor has observed that the Trust has begun to meet its investment objective more closely following the uplisting of the Shares to NYSE Arca.
Previous report
On January 1, 2025, GSI consummated an internal corporate reorganization (the “Reorganization”), pursuant to which GSI, the Sponsor of the Trust prior to the Reorganization, merged with and into GSO, a Delaware limited liability company and a consolidated subsidiary of DCG, with GSO continuing as the surviving company (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, GSO succeeded by operation of law to all the rights, powers, privileges and franchises and became subject to all of the obligations, liabilities, restrictions and disabilities of GSI, including with respect to the Sponsor Contracts (as defined below), all as provided under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. The Reorganization has not had any material impact on the operations of the Trust.
Previous report
In connection with the Reorganization, on January 1, 2025, and promptly following the effectiveness of the Merger, GSO assigned certain contracts pertaining to its role as Sponsor (as such term is defined in the Trust Agreement) of the Trust (such contracts, the “Sponsor Contracts”) to GSIS, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned direct subsidiary of GSO, whereby GSIS assumed all of the rights and obligations of GSO under the Sponsor Contracts. Other than the assumption of the Sponsor Contracts by GSIS, the Reorganization does not alter the rights or obligations under any of the Sponsor Contracts.
Previous report
In connection with the Reorganization, on January 1, 2025, and promptly following the effectiveness of the Merger, GSO and GSIS executed a Certificate of Admission, pursuant to which GSIS was admitted as an additional Sponsor of the Trust under the Trust Agreement, by and among GSO (as successor in interest to GSI), the Trustee, and the shareholders from time to time thereunder, as amended from time to time. GSIS shall be subject to the rights and obligations of a Sponsor under the Trust Agreement.
Previous report
On January 3, 2025, GSO voluntarily withdrew as a Sponsor of the Trust pursuant to the terms of the Trust Agreement, and, effective May 3, 2025, GSIS became the sole remaining Sponsor of the Trust.
Previous report
The cost basis of the Bitcoin received by the Trust in connection with a creation order is recorded by the Trust at the fair value of Bitcoin at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the creation date for financial reporting purposes. The cost basis recorded by the Trust may differ from proceeds collected by the Authorized Participant from the sale of the corresponding Shares to investors.
Previous report
Includes the impact of the Initial Distribution of 26,935.83753443 Bitcoin with a value of approximately $1,756.8 million to Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF, completed on July 31, 2024, as discussed in Note 4 of the notes to the unaudited financial statements.
Previous report
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was $1,233,506, which includes a realized gain of $66,893 on the transfer of Bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $890,918 on the sale of Bitcoin to meet redemptions, and net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in Bitcoin of $275,695. Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin for the period was driven by Bitcoin price appreciation from $107,753.95 per Bitcoin as of June 30, 2025, to $114,401.99 per Bitcoin as of September 30, 2025. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $1,155,547 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $77,959. Net assets increased to $20,199,306 at September 30, 2025, a 1% increase for the three-month period. The increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Bitcoin price appreciation and the contribution of approximately 1,187 Bitcoin with a value of $135,529 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the period, partially offset by the withdrawal of approximately 682 Bitcoin to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, and the redemption of approximately 9,040 Bitcoin, with a value of $1,036,887 from the Trust.
Previous report
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $375,299, which includes a realized gain of $43,615 on the transfer of Bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $1,350,850 on the sale of Bitcoin to meet redemptions, a realized gain of $1,410,878 on the sale of Bitcoin related to the Initial Distribution to Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF, and net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in Bitcoin of ($2,430,044). Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin for the period was driven by Bitcoin price appreciation from $61,929.29 per Bitcoin as of June 30, 2024, to $63,464.76 per Bitcoin as of September 30, 2024. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $319,538 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, which consisted of thenet realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $55,761. Net assets decreased to $14,037,855 at September 30, 2024, an 18% decrease for thethree-month period. The decrease in net assets resulted from the withdrawal of approximately 913 Bitcoin to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, the redemption of approximately 28,572 Bitcoin, with a value of $1,717,011 from the Trust, and the Initial Distribution of approximately 26,936 Bitcoin, with a value of $1,756,821 from the Trust to Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF, partially offset by the aforementioned Bitcoin price appreciation and the contribution of approximately 1,877 Bitcoin with a value of $116,077 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the period.
Previous report
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $3,892,470, which includes a realized gain of $183,098 on the transfer of Bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $2,664,015 on the sale of Bitcoin to meet redemptions, and net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in Bitcoin of $1,045,357. Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin for the period was driven by Bitcoin price appreciation from $93,390.22 per Bitcoin as of December 31, 2024, to $114,401.99 per Bitcoin as of September 30, 2025. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $3,676,235 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $216,235. Net assets increased to $20,199,306 at September 30, 2025, a 5% increase for the nine-month period. The increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Bitcoin price appreciation and the contribution of approximately 4,897 Bitcoin with a value of $493,727 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the period, partially offset by the withdrawal of approximately 2,123 Bitcoin to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, and the redemption of approximately 31,609 Bitcoin, with a value of $3,152,900 from the Trust.
Previous report
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $9,773,400, which includes a realized gain of $175,618 on the transfer of Bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $16,348,183 on the sale of Bitcoin to meet redemptions, a realized gain of $1,410,878 on the sale of Bitcoin related to the Initial Distribution to Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF, and net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in Bitcoin of ($8,161,279). Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin for the period was driven by Bitcoin price appreciation from $42,533.28 per Bitcoin as of December 31, 2023, to $63,464.76 per Bitcoin as of September 30, 2024. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $9,550,756 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, which consisted of thenet realized and unrealized gain on investment in Bitcoin, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $222,644. Net assets decreased to $14,037,855 at September 30, 2024, a 47% decrease for the nine-month period. The decrease in net assets resulted fromthe withdrawal of approximately 3,854 Bitcoin to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, the redemption of approximately 374,462 Bitcoin, with a value of $20,547,134 from the Trust, and the Initial Distribution of approximately 26,936 Bitcoin, with a value of $1,756,821 from the Trust to Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF, partially offset by the aforementioned Bitcoin price appreciation and the contribution of approximately 6,917 Bitcoin with a value of $440,584 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the period.
Previous report
Represents the impact of the Initial Distribution of 26,935.83753443 Bitcoin with a value of approximately $1,756.8 million to Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF, completed on July 31, 2024, as discussed in Note 4 of the notes to the unaudited financial statements.
Previous report
The Trust performed an assessment of the principal market at September 30, 2025 and identified the principal market as Crypto.com. The Trust performed an assessment of the principal market at September 30, 2024 and identified the principal market as Coinbase.
Previous report
As of September 30, 2025, the Trust had a net closing balance of 176,564.29142426 Bitcoin with a value of $20,198,879,016 based on the Index Price of $114,399.57 on September 30, 2025 (non-GAAP methodology). As of September 30, 2025, the total market value of the Trust’s Bitcoin was$20,199,306,302 based on the price of one Bitcoin in the principal market (Crypto.com) of $114,401.99 on September 30, 2025.
Previous report
As of September 30, 2024, the Trust had a net closing balance of 221,191.32658883 Bitcoin with a value of $14,030,278,653 based on the Index Price of $63,430.51 on September 30, 2024 (non-GAAP methodology). As of September 30, 2024, the total market value of the Trust’s Bitcoin was $14,037,854,456 based on the price of one Bitcoin in the principal market (Coinbase) of $63,464.76 on September 30, 2024.
Reworded paragraphs (12)
Previous wording
The Trust is a passive entity that is managed and administered by the Sponsor and does not have any officers, directors or employees. The Trust holds Bitcoin and, from time to time on a periodic basis, issues Creation Baskets in exchange for deposits of Bitcoin. On January 10, 2024, in connection with the approval of application under Rule 19b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-3, as amended (File No. 333-275079), the Sponsor authorized the commencement of a redemption program. Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca on January 11, 2024, following the effectiveness of the Trust's registration statement on Form S-3, as amended. The Trust issues Shares only in one or more blocks of 10,000 Shares (a block of 10,000 Shares is called a “Basket”) to certain Authorized Participants from time to time. Baskets are offered in exchange for Bitcoin. Through its redemption program, the Trust redeems Shares from Authorized Participants on an ongoing basis. As a passive investment vehicle, the Trust’s investment objective is for the value of the Shares (based on Bitcoin per Share) to reflect the value of the Bitcoin held by the Trust, determined by reference to the Index Price, less the Trust’s expenses and other liabilities. While an investment in the Shares is not a direct investment in Bitcoin, the Shares are designed to provide investors with a cost-effective and convenient way to gain investment exposure to Bitcoin. The Trust is not managed like a business corporation or an active investment vehicle. The Trust will not utilize leverage, derivatives or any similar arrangements in seeking to meet its investment objective.
Current wording
The Trust is a passive entity that is managed and administered by the Sponsor and does not have any officers, directors or employees. The Trust holds Bitcoin and, from time to time on a periodic basis, issues Creation Baskets in exchange for deposits of Bitcoin. On January 10, 2024, in connection with the approval of application under Rule 19b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-3, the Sponsor authorized the commencement of a redemption program. Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca on January 11, 2024, following the effectiveness of the Trust's registration statement on Form S-3. The Trust issues Shares only in one or more blocks of 10,000 Shares (a block of 10,000 Shares is called a “Basket”) to certain Authorized Participants from time to time. Baskets are offered in exchange for Bitcoin. Through its redemption program, the Trust redeems Shares from Authorized Participants on an ongoing basis. As a passive investment vehicle, the Trust’s investment objective is for the value of the Shares (based on Bitcoin per Share) to reflect the value of the Bitcoin held by the Trust, determined by reference to the Index Price, less the Trust’s expenses and other liabilities. While an investment in the Shares is not a direct investment in Bitcoin, the Shares are designed to provide investors with a cost-effective and convenient way to gain investment exposure to Bitcoin. The Trust is not managed like a business corporation or an active investment vehicle. The Trust will not utilize leverage, derivatives or any similar arrangements in seeking to meet its investment objective.
Previous wording
Financial Highlights for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Current wording
Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
Previous wording
(All amounts in the following table and the subsequent paragraphs, except Share, per Share, Bitcoin and price of Bitcoin amounts, are in thousands)
Current wording
(All amounts in the following table and the subsequent paragraphs, except Share, Bitcoin and price of Bitcoin amounts, are in thousands)
Previous wording
As of September 30, 2025, the Principal Market NAV per Share was calculated using the fair value of Bitcoin based on the price provided by Crypto.com, the Digital Asset Trading Platform that the Trust considered its principal market, as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. As of September 30, 2024, the Principal Market NAV per Share was calculated using the fair value of Bitcoin based on the price provided by Coinbase, the Digital Asset Trading Platform that the Trust considered its principal market, as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. Prior to December 26, 2023, Principal Market NAV was referred to as NAV and Principal Market NAV per Share was referred to as NAV per Share.
Current wording
The Principal Market NAV and Principal Market NAV per Share are calculated using the fair value of Bitcoin based on the price provided by the Digital Asset Trading Platform that the Trust considered its principal market, as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Previous wording
The Trust’s NAV per Share is derived from the Index Price as represented by the Index as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. The Trust’s NAV per Share is calculated using a non-GAAP methodology where the price is derived from multiple Digital Asset Trading Platforms. Prior to December 26, 2023, NAV was referred to as Digital Asset Holdings and NAV per Share was referred to as Digital Asset Holdings per Share. See “Item 1. Business—Overview of the Bitcoin Industry and Market—Bitcoin Value—The Index and the Index Price” in our Annual Report for a description of the Index and the Index Price. The Digital Asset Trading Platforms included in the Index (the “Constituent Trading Platforms”) as of September 30, 2025 were Coinbase, Bitstamp by Robinhood, Kraken, LMAX Digital, Crypto.com, Bitfinex and Bullish. The Digital Asset Trading Platforms included in the Index as of September 30, 2024 were Coinbase, Bitstamp by Robinhood, Kraken, LMAX Digital and Crypto.com. See “Item 1. Business—Valuation of Bitcoin and Determination of NAV” in our Annual Report for a description of the Trust’s NAV per Share.
Current wording
The Trust’s NAV and NAV per Share are derived from the Index Price as represented by the Index as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. The Trust’s NAV per Share is calculated using a non-GAAP methodology where the price is derived from multiple Digital Asset Trading Platforms. The Digital Asset Trading Platforms included in the Index (the “Constituent Trading Platforms”) as of both March 31, 2026 and 2025 were Coinbase, Bitstamp by Robinhood, Kraken, LMAX Digital, Crypto.com, and Bullish. The Digital Asset Trading Platforms included in the Index as of April 30, 2026 were Binance, Bitstamp by Robinhood, Bullish, Bybit, Crypto.com, GATE, Gemini, Hashkey, Kraken, LMAX Digital, and OKX. See “Item 1. Business—Overview of the Bitcoin Industry and Market—Bitcoin Value—The Index and the Index Price” in our Annual Report for a description of the Index and the Index Price.
Previous wording
For accounting purposes prior to January 11, 2024, the Trust reflected creations and the Bitcoin receivable for proceeds with respect to such creations on the date of receipt of a notification of a creation but did not issue Shares until the requisite amount of Bitcoin for proceeds was received. On January 10, 2024, in connection with the approval of application under Rule 19b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-3, as amended, the Sponsor authorized the commencement of a redemption program. Effective January 11, 2024, the date on which the Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca, the Trust reflects creations and redemptions and the Bitcoin for proceeds receivable or payable with respect to such creations and redemptions, respectively, on the business day following the receipt of a notification of a creation or redemption order by an Authorized Participant. Creation and redemption orders are settled on T+1 or T+2, as established at the time of order placement, and therefore the Bitcoin for proceeds receivable or payable with respect to such creations and redemptions, respectively, are recorded as a receivable or payable until the Bitcoin are delivered or removed from the Trust for settlement.
Current wording
The Trust reflects creations and redemptions and the Bitcoin for proceeds receivable or payable with respect to such creations and redemptions, respectively, on the trade date, which is the business day an accepted creation or redemption order is placed by an Authorized Participant. Creation and redemption orders are settled on T+1 or T+2, as established at the time of order placement, and therefore the Bitcoin for proceeds receivable or payable with respect to such creations and redemptions, respectively, are recorded as a receivable or payable until the Bitcoin are delivered or removed from the Trust for settlement.
Previous wording
The following chart illustrates the movement in the Trust’s NAV per Share (as adjusted for the Share Split for periods prior to January 26, 2018) versus the Index Price and the Trust’s Principal Market NAV per Share (as adjusted for the Share Split for periods prior to January 26, 2018) from September 25, 2013 (date of the first Creation Basket of the Trust) to September 30, 2025. For more information on the determination of the Trust’s NAV, see “Item 1. Business—Overview of the Bitcoin Industry and Market—Bitcoin Value—The Index and the Index Price” in our Annual Report.
Current wording
The following chart illustrates the movement in the Trust’s NAV per Share (as adjusted for the Share Split for periods prior to January 26, 2018) versus the Index Price and the Trust’s Principal Market NAV per Share (as adjusted for the Share Split for periods prior to January 26, 2018) from September 25, 2013 (the commencement of the Trust’s operations) to March 31, 2026. For more information on the determination of the Trust’s NAV, see “Item 1. Business—Overview of the Bitcoin Industry and Market—Bitcoin Value—The Index and the Index Price” in our Annual Report.
Previous wording
The following table illustrates the movements in the Index Price from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2025. During such period, the Index Price has ranged from $10,520.62 to $122,807.61, with the straight average being $50,215.22 through September 30, 2025. The Sponsor has not observed a material difference between the Index Price and average prices from the Constituent Trading Platforms as of September 30, 2025, individually or as a group.
Current wording
The following table illustrates the movements in the Index Price from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026. The Sponsor has not observed a material difference between the Index Price and average prices from the Constituent Trading Platforms as of March 31, 2026, individually or as a group.
Previous wording
The following table illustrates the movements in the Digital Asset Market price of Bitcoin, as reported on the Trust’s principal market, from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2025. During such period, the price of Bitcoin has ranged from $10,515.13 to $122,824.79, with the straight average being $50,215.93 through September 30, 2025.
Current wording
The following table illustrates the movements in the Digital Asset Market price of Bitcoin, as reported on the Trust’s principal market, from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026.
Previous wording
The following chart sets out the historical closing prices for the Shares as reported by NYSE Arca from January 11, 2024 to September 30, 2025 and the Trust’s NAV per Share from January 11, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
Current wording
The following chart sets out the historical closing prices for the Shares as reported by NYSE Arca and the Trust’s NAV per Share from January 11, 2024 to March 31, 2026.
Previous wording
The following chart sets out the historical premium and discount for the Shares calculated as a percentage of the historical closing prices for the Shares as reported by OTCQX and the Trust’s NAV per Share from May 4, 2015 to January 10, 2024.
Current wording
The following chart sets out the historical premium and discount for the Shares calculated as a percentage of the historical closing prices for the Shares as reported by OTCQX divided by the Trust’s NAV per Share from May 4, 2015 to January 10, 2024.
Previous wording
Thefollowing chart sets out the historical premium and discount for the Shares calculated as a percentage of the historical closing prices for the Shares as reported by NYSE Arca from January 11, 2024 to September 30, 2025 divided by the Trust’s NAV per Share from January 11, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
Current wording
Thefollowing chart sets out the historical premium and discount for the Shares calculated as a percentage of the historical closing prices for the Shares as reported by NYSE Arca divided by the Trust’s NAV per Share from January 11, 2024 to March 31, 2026.
Rearranged previous paragraphs (1)
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
The Trust’s performance prior to January 11, 2024 is based on market-determined prices on the OTCQX marketplace and on the Trust’s performance without an ongoing share creation and redemption program. Prior to January 11, 2024, the Trust’s Shares traded at both premiums and discounts to the value of the Trust’s assets, less its expenses and other liabilities, which at times were substantial, in part due to the lack of an ongoing redemption program. Effective as of January 11, 2024, the Trust established an ongoing share creation and redemption program and the Shares of the Trust were listed to NYSE Arca. Hence, the Trust’s performance for periods prior to January 11, 2024 are not directly comparable to, and should not be used to make conclusions in conjunction with, the Trust’s performance for periods subsequent to January 11, 2024.