Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF Files 8-K

TL;DR

GBTC filed an 8-K on 12/3/25, check for operational changes.

AI Summary

On December 3, 2025, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF filed an 8-K report. The filing indicates a change in the company's structure or operations, as it is listed under 'Other Events'. The company was formerly known as Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) and prior to that, Bitcoin Investment Trust.

Why It Matters

This filing signals a potential change or update in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF's operations or corporate structure, which could impact investors.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — 8-K filings under 'Other Events' can signal significant, though often routine, corporate changes that may affect an ETF's structure or strategy.

Key Numbers

• 001-41906 — Commission File Number (SEC filing identifier)
• 46-7019388 — IRS Employer Identification No. (Tax identification for the entity)

Key Players & Entities

• Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (company) — Registrant
• Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) (company) — Former company name
• Bitcoin Investment Trust (company) — Previous former company name
• December 3, 2025 (date) — Date of report
• 212 668-1427 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number

FAQ

From the Filing

0001193125-25-306844.txt : 20251203 0001193125-25-306844.hdr.sgml : 20251203 20251203164640 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-306844 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 10 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251203 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20251203 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251203 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: 251547066 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-20251203.htm 8-K 8-K false 0001588489 0001588489 2025-12-03 2025-12-03     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): December 3, 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. Use of Cashtags and Third-Party Content on X Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, the sponsor of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF, as well as the sponsor’s affiliates and their respective directors and officers (collectively, “Grayscale”) maintain a presence on X (formerly Twitter). Grayscale is not affiliated with X or any other social media site, and Grayscale has no control over how these sites or other third parties will use any information shared on any social media site. Grayscale’s communications on X may include a tic