Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) Stock Price & Analysis
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) closed at USD 62.66 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 0.25% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 62.82; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 62.52–63.27 on volume of 901,210 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 44.98–91.01 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 02:20 UTC.
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Key facts (GBTC)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -27.7% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +39.6% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (GBTC)
| USD | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | $16.1B | -$994M | $11.8B |
| Cash + short-term investments | $0K | $0K | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Dec 31, 2025) (GBTC)
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GBTC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -27.7% | +39.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -27.8% | +6.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 45.1% | 57.5% |
| Max drawdown | -49.5% (Oct 2025→Jun 2026) | -84.6% (Nov 2021→Dec 2022) |
GBTC suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | FTX Trading | “For example, in November 2022, FTX, another of the world's largest Digital Asset Trading Platforms, filed for bankruptcy protection and subsequently halted customer withdrawals as well as trading on its FTX.US platform.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 25, 2026.
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 02:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 62.66 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.25% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 62.82 |
| Open | USD 63.01 |
| Day Range | USD 62.52 – 63.27 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 44.98 – 91.01 |
| Volume | 901,210 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (GBTC)
Nexqual's technical model rates GBTC "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 02:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.88 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 61.61) |
| MACD | 0.42 (positive) |
Financial Health Score (GBTC)
Nexqual rates Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 24, 2026 at 02:20 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $3.70B (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
From Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-25)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- As a decentralized digital asset network, the Bitcoin Network consists of several stakeholders, including core developers of Bitcoin, users, services, businesses, miners and other constituencies, of which the Trust is only one constituent.
- Since every computation on the Bitcoin Network requires the payment of Bitcoin, including verification and memorialization of Bitcoin transfers, there is a transaction fee involved with the transfer, which is based on computation complexity and not on the value of the transfer and is paid by the payor with a fractional amount of Bitcoin.
Partnerships
- Because the value of the Shares is correlated with the value of the Bitcoin held by the Trust, it is important to understand the investment attributes of, and the market for, Bitcoin.
- The Sponsor believes the quotation of the Shares on NYSE Arca provides investors with an efficient means to implement various investment strategies.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The SEC, at least under the prior administration, has stated that certain digital assets may be considered "securities" under the federal securities laws.
- Regulatory changes or actions by the U.S. Congress or any U.S. federal or state agencies may affect the value of the Shares or restrict the use of Bitcoin, mining activity or the operation of the Bitcoin Network or the Digital Asset Markets in a manner that adversely affects the value of the Shares.
- Regulatory changes or other events in foreign jurisdictions may affect the value of the Shares or restrict the use of one or more digital assets, mining activity or the operation of their networks or the Digital Asset Trading Platform Market in a manner that adversely affects the value of the Shares.
- Current and future legislation, CFTC and SEC rulemaking and other regulatory developments may impact the manner in which Bitcoin is treated.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETHE | Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF | USD 19.18 | ▲ 0.37% |
| RIOT | Riot Platforms, Inc. | USD 12.53 | ▼ 2.79% |
| MARA | MARA Holdings, Inc. | USD 7.02 | ▼ 3.17% |
| COIN | Coinbase Global, Inc. | USD 164.45 | ▼ 2.74% |
| BITO | ProShares Bitcoin ETF | USD 10.83 | ▼ 0.28% |
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