Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF Files 8-K

TL;DR

GBTC filed an 8-K on 10/22/25 - something's up.

AI Summary

On October 22, 2025, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF filed an 8-K report. The filing indicates a change in the company's status or operations, though specific details of the event are not provided in this excerpt. The company was formerly known as Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) and prior to that, Bitcoin Investment Trust.

Why It Matters

This filing signals a material event for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF, potentially impacting its structure, operations, or regulatory standing.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — An 8-K filing indicates a significant event, but the lack of specific details in this excerpt makes it difficult to assess the precise risk.

Key Numbers

• 001-41906 — Commission File Number (SEC Filing Identifier)
• 46-7019388 — IRS Employer Identification No. (Tax Identification Number)

Key Players & Entities

• Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (company) — Registrant
• Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) (company) — Former Company Name
• Bitcoin Investment Trust (company) — Former Company Name
• 20190110 (date) — Date of Name Change
• 20131004 (date) — Date of Name Change
• 20251022 (date) — Date of Earliest Event Reported
• 212-668-1427 (phone_number) — Registrant's Telephone Number

FAQ

From the Filing

0001193125-25-249982.txt : 20251024 0001193125-25-249982.hdr.sgml : 20251024 20251024161504 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-249982 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 10 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251022 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20251024 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251024 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001588489 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [6221] ORGANIZATION NAME: 09 Crypto Assets EIN: 467019388 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-41906 FILM NUMBER: 251416371 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 290 HARBOR DRIVE STREET 2: 4TH FLOOR CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-668-1427 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 290 HARBOR DRIVE STREET 2: 4TH FLOOR CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20190110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Bitcoin Investment Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20131004 8-K 1 gbtc-20251022.htm 8-K 8-K false 0001588489 0001588489 2025-10-22 2025-10-22     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2025     Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)     Delaware 001-41906 46-7019388 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)           c/o Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC 290 Harbor Drive, 4th Floor   Stamford , Connecticut   06902 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212 668-1427   N/A (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF Shares     GBTC   NYSE Arca, Inc. Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐         Item 8.01. Other Events. Corporate Reorganization of the Sponsor On October 22, 2025, GSO Intermediate Holdings Corporation (“GSOIH”), a Delaware corporation which was the sole managing member of Grayscale Operating, LLC (“GSO”), a Delaware limited liability company which is the sole member of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC (“GSIS” or the “Sponsor”), the sponsor of the registrant (the “Trust”), consummated an internal corporate reorganization (the “Reorganization”). Pursuant to the Reorganizat