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Grayscale introduces in-kind investing for 10 crypto ETFs and trusts

Grayscale has enabled in-kind contributions across 10 crypto funds, allowing eligible investors to exchange tokens directly for fund shares without selling them for cash.

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Asset manager Grayscale has launched an in-kind investing service that allows eligible investors to subscribe to 10 of its crypto ETFs and trusts using tokens they already hold, removing the need to sell assets for cash first.[5][2][3]

The 10 covered products span Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Chainlink, Avalanche, Sui, Hyperliquid, and Zcash. According to Grayscale, the mechanism is designed to ease custody pressures, lower potential transaction costs, and integrate digital assets directly into conventional portfolio management frameworks.[2][6][7]

The in-kind subscription process remains subject to eligibility criteria and product minimums, with minimum contributions starting at $80,300, CoinDesk reported.[8][6][7]

Key facts

  • Grayscale launched in-kind investing across 10 crypto ETFs and trusts.
  • The service lets eligible investors swap digital assets directly for fund shares without first liquidating tokens into cash.
  • The covered assets are BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE, LINK, AVAX, SUI, HYPE, and ZEC.
  • Grayscale stated that the mechanism can ease custody burdens and reduce transaction costs.
  • Minimum contributions for the in-kind transfers start at $80,300.

Sources · 8 sources

  1. CB

    Crypto Briefing@Crypto_BriefingPost on X ·

    🚨 JUST IN: Grayscale launches in kind investments across 10 crypto funds, allowing eligible investors to exchange BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, HYPE, and other tokens directly for fund shares without selling their holdings for cash. https://t.co/Z6JO552P9F

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  2. WB

    Wu Blockchain@WuBlockchainPost on X ·

    Grayscale Launches In-Kind Investing Service Covering 10 Digital Assets, Including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and DOGE Grayscale has announced In-kind Investing, allowing eligible investors to exchange digital assets directly for shares in its products without first converting their crypto into cash. The service currently covers 10 products involving BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, LINK, DOGE, HYPE, SUI, XRP, and ZEC. Grayscale said the mechanism can reduce self-custody burdens and potential transaction costs while bringing digital assets into traditional portfolio management.

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  3. CO

    CoinMarketCap@CoinMarketCapPost on X ·

    LATEST: ⚡ Grayscale now lets eligible investors swap tokens directly for shares in 10 crypto ETFs and trusts, including Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP products, without selling for cash first. https://t.co/irWdaVg0uY

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  4. TW

    The Wolf Of All Streets@scottmelkerPost on X ·

    GRAYSCALE OPENS IN-KIND INVESTING ON 10 CRYPTO FUNDS, LETTING ELIGIBLE INVESTORS SWAP $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $XRP, $DOGE AND OTHER TOKENS DIRECTLY FOR SHARES INVESTORS NO LONGER HAVE TO SELL THEIR TOKENS FOR CASH FIRST https://t.co/4fMuyA3fol

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  5. TB

    The BlockArticle ·

    Grayscale expands in-kind subscriptions to 10 crypto ETFs and trusts Grayscale expands in-kind subscriptions to 10 crypto funds, letting eligible investors swap tokens for shares without selling for cash.

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  6. BS

    BSCN@BSCNewsPost on X ·

    Grayscale Opens in Kind Investing to 10 Crypto Assets Including DOGE, LINK Grayscale (@Grayscale) is letting eligible investors subscribe to 10 digital asset products using crypto they already hold. Instead of selling tokens first, they can contribute eligible digital assets in kind. The lineup includes $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $XRP and $DOGE, alongside $LINK, $AVAX, $SUI, $HYPE and $ZEC. The October 21 announcement states that the strategy could ease custody pressures and lower transaction costs. Minimum investment requirements and eligibility rules still apply.

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  7. CN

    crypto.news@cryptodotnewsPost on X ·

    JUST IN: Grayscale allows investors to fund 10 crypto products with digital assets they already own Eligible investors can contribute assets including $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $XRP and $DOGE without selling first, a move designed to ease custody demands and reduce transaction costs, subject to minimum investment and eligibility requirements.

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  8. CO

    CoinDesk@CoinDeskPost on X ·

    NEW: @Grayscale expands in-kind crypto transfers across 10 investment products, letting eligible investors contribute $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $XRP, $ZEC and five others directly for fund shares without selling to cash first, with minimums starting at $80,300. https://t.co/eFXaNTH1E9

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