Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF Files 8-K
Ticker: ETH · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 6, 2025 · CIK: 2020455
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust Etf (ETH) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 5 |
| Reading Time | 6 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-action, filing, trust
TL;DR
Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF filed an 8-K on Oct 3, 2025, reporting material agreement changes.
AI Summary
Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF filed an 8-K on October 6, 2025, reporting on events occurring as of October 3, 2025. The filing indicates the entry into and termination of material definitive agreements, along with other events and financial statements. The company was formerly known as Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) and changed its name on April 19, 2024.
Why It Matters
This 8-K filing provides updates on significant corporate actions and agreements for the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, which could impact its operational status and investor relations.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine 8-K reporting on corporate events and does not indicate immediate financial distress or significant new risks.
Key Players & Entities
- Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (company) — Registrant
- Grayscale Investments, LLC (company) — Sponsor/Administrator
- Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) (company) — Former Company Name
- October 3, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- October 6, 2025 (date) — Date of Report
FAQ
What specific material definitive agreements were entered into or terminated by Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF?
The filing indicates the entry into and termination of material definitive agreements, but the specific details of these agreements are not provided in the excerpt.
What are the 'Other Events' reported in this 8-K filing?
The filing lists 'Other Events' as a category of information reported, but the specific nature of these events is not detailed in the provided text.
When did Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF officially change its name from Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH)?
The company formerly known as Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) changed its name on April 19, 2024.
What is the Commission File Number for Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF?
The Commission File Number for Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF is 001-42184.
Who is the principal executive office address for Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF?
The address of the Principal Executive Offices is c/o Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, 290 Harbor Drive, 4th Floor, Stamford, Connecticut 06902.
Filing Stats: 1,393 words · 6 min read · ~5 pages · Grade level 13.5 · Accepted 2025-10-06 08:32:49
Filing Documents
- eth-20251003.htm (8-K) — 67KB
- eth-ex10_1.htm (EX-10.1) — 426KB
- eth-ex10_2.htm (EX-10.2) — 134KB
- eth-ex99_1.htm (EX-99.1) — 62KB
- 0001193125-25-231013.txt ( ) — 909KB
- eth-20251003.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 29KB
- eth-20251003_htm.xml (XML) — 5KB
01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Prime Broker Agreement On October 3, 2025, Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, the sponsor (the "Sponsor"), on behalf of itself and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (the "Trust"), and Coinbase, Inc., the prime broker of the Trust ("Coinbase" or the "Prime Broker"), on behalf of itself and as agent for Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC ("Coinbase Custody" or the "Custodian") and Coinbase Credit, Inc. ("Coinbase Credit" and, collectively with Coinbase and Coinbase Custody, the "Coinbase Entities"), entered into the Coinbase Prime Broker Agreement, which includes the Coinbase Custody Custodial Services Agreement attached thereto as Exhibit A (the "CSA"), the Coinbase Settlement and Transfer Agreement attached thereto as Exhibit B (the "STA") and all other exhibits, addenda and supplements attached thereto (collectively with the CSA and STA, the "Prime Broker Agreement") governing the Trust's and the Sponsor's use of the custodial and prime broker services provided by the Custodian and the Prime Broker. The Prime Broker Agreement establishes the rights and responsibilities of the Custodian, the Prime Broker, the Sponsor and the Trust with respect to the Trust's Ether which is held in accounts maintained and operated by the Custodian, as a fiduciary with respect to the Trust's assets, and the Prime Broker (together with the Custodian, the "Custodial Entities") on behalf of the Trust. Coinbase Custody was party to the Previous Prime Broker Agreement (as defined in Item 1.02 below), and continues to serve as a custodian of the Trust. From and after October 3, 2025, all references to the "Prime Broker Agreement" in the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as amended from time to time by the Trust's filings with the SEC (the "Annual Report"), and descriptions related thereto are hereby deemed to refer to the Prime Broker Agreement as defined herein, rather than to the
02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. Previous Prime Broker Agreement In connection with the entry into the Prime Broker Agreement, the Sponsor and the Custodian agreed to terminate, as of October 3, 2025, the prime broker agreement, dated May 23, 2024, between the Trust, the Sponsor and the Prime Broker (the "Previous Prime Broker Agreement").
01. Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events. Supplemental Disclosures to the Trust's Annual Report The Sponsor is filing information for the purpose of supplementing and updating the disclosures contained in the Trust's Annual Report, including those under the headings "Item 1. Business" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and other filings with the SEC, to give effect to the developments described herein. The supplemental disclosures are set forth in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Current Report on Form 8-K have the meanings ascribed to them in the Trust's Annual Report.
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 10.1 Prime Broker Agreement 10.2 Staking Addendum to Custodial Services Agreement 99.1 Supplemental Disclosures to the Trust's Annual Report 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, as Sponsor of Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF Date: October 6, 2025 By: /s/ Edward McGee Name: Edward McGee Title: Chief Financial Officer* * The Registrant is a trust and the identified person signing this report is signing in their capacity as an authorized officer of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, the Sponsor of the Registrant.