Core Insights - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has been a significant vehicle for institutional investors seeking indirect exposure to Bitcoin prior to the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. [1] - Grayscale Investments has been a pioneer in linking traditional finance (TradFi) with cryptocurrency, allowing institutions to invest in crypto without managing private keys directly [3] - Grayscale is planning to go public with an IPO, having filed with the SEC to list on the NYSE under the ticker GRAY [5][6] Group 1: Grayscale's Investment Products - Grayscale offers a variety of investment products, including the Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust (BCHG) and the Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETCG), which manage over $191 million and $157 million in assets respectively [2] - The Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund and the Grayscale DeFi Fund are examples of diversified and thematic funds offered by Grayscale [4] Group 2: IPO Structure and Control - The IPO is structured as an "Up-C" transaction, allowing Grayscale to convert from a private to a public company while DCG retains 70% of voting power through Class B shares [6] - Class B shares will not have economic power, meaning they will not earn dividends, which designates Grayscale as a "controlled company" under NYSE rules [6] Group 3: Underwriters - The lead underwriters for Grayscale's IPO include Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, Jefferies, and Cantor [7]