Grayscale officially launches GDLC – the first ETP of multiple crypts in the US

By Hannah Pérez

Called “Grayscale Coindesk Crypto 5 ETF”, the background began to quote Friday in the New York Stock Exchange under the GDLC symbol, after its unexpected regulatory approval in the middle of the week.

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• The ETF Grayscale Coindesk Crypto 5 begins to quote on the New York Stock Exchange.
• Under the GDLC symbol, it offers combined exposure to BTC, ETH, XRP, Sun and ADA.
• It is the first multi-descriptomoned product available in a US bag.
• Experts anticipate the arrival of a new wave of cryptocurrency ETF.

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Grayscale Investments It has marked a milestone in the cryptocurrency market with the official launch of the first product quoted in the United States Stock Exchange that offers diversified exhibition to multiple cryptoactive.

Called “Grayscale Coindesk Crypto 5 ETF “the background began to quote Friday in the New York Stock Exchange under the GDLC symbol, after its unexpected regulatory approval in the middle of the week.

GDLC groups the five largest and most liquid cryptocurrencies in the world: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (Eth), Solarium (SUN), XRP and Cardano (ADA), which together represent more than 90% of the market capitalization of digital assets, according to Grayscale.

Approximately the 73% of its weight falls to Bitcoin and the 17% in Ethereumwith the rest distributed between Solarium, XRP and Cardano. This fund, which had been operated in the extrabursat market since 2018, has exceeded the performance of Bitcoin In almost 11% since June 2025, promoted by the solid performance of the other cryptocurrencies included, according to administrator data.

“We are marking the beginning of the era of investment in cryptographic indices“said Peter Mintzberg, CEO of Grayscaleto CNBC.

“This launch is more than a simple ETP; it is a reflection of our commitment of a decade for being the first to act and offer investors a transparent exposure to the crypto ecosystem“Mintzberg added in a statement.

The underlying index of the GDLC, developed by COINDESK MARKETSEach quarter is automatically underwent to maintain its alignment with the main cryptocurrencies, thus guaranteeing an updated representation of the dynamic market.

Approved by the SEC: New regulatory course

The launch of the GDLC arrives at a time of regulatory transformations in the United States. Under the direction of its new president Paul Atkins, he has shown a more open position towards cryptocurrencies, promoting initiatives such as “Project Crypto”, aimed at modernizing the existing regulations around digital currency markets.

In the middle of the week, the Bag and Securities Commission (SEC) approved new stock contribution standards that could accelerate cryptocurrency ETF listings in local bags. That same day, the SEC gave GDLC green.

According to the senior analyst BloombergEric Balchunas, there is one “Good probability”That more than 100 ETFs related to cryptocurrencies are launched in the next 12 months as part of this measure.

This new sec approach contrasts with the July decision, when the agency stopped the conversion of the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund into an ETF, just one day after having approved it in a way “accelerated“

Great expectation for cryptocurrency ETFs

The launch of the GDLC has generated great enthusiasm among investors, motivating the expectation that the SEC could soon approve the dozens of ETF proposals of Altcoins as Solarium, Cardano, Avalanche And more.

“The ETF of cryptocurrencies based on indices and managed actively will find a significant demand, especially among financial advisors. It will be a huge category“, Nate Geraci, president of Novadius Wealth Management, said, anticipating the launch of more funds with multiple assets instead of providing exposure to a single token.

This week, the first ETF with direct exposure to XRP and Dogecoin They began to quote in the US, generating a volume of record negotiation of approximately USD $ 55 million on their first day, the largest for an ETF in its debut so far this year.

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