Key Takeaways (aka Why Grayscale Is Desperate)
Why is Grayscale going public in 2025? 🤔
Grayscale aims to raise capital and reduce its reliance on ETFs amid rising competition and outflows. Or maybe they just want a better seat at the crypto buffet. 🎢
What caused Grayscale’s revenue decline this year? 🧐
The firm’s overdependence on GBTC and ETHE, which saw massive outflows, led to reduced earnings. Over-reliance on GBTC and ETHE? That’s like depending on a toaster that’s been on fire since 2020. 🍞🔥
In 2025, high-profile crypto firms have taken the opportunity to go public amid crypto-friendly policies. 🚀 Some of these firms include Circle and the crypto exchange Gemini. With the wave of companies rushing to get SEC approval before the 2026 Midterm elections, Grayscale has also followed suit. 🕵️♂️
Grayscale file IPO to go public
In a significant development, Grayscale has filed to go public on the New York Exchange, becoming the latest crypto firm to seek a U.S. listing. Or as I call it, “The Last Chance Saloon.” 🎩
The firm submitted its S-1 registration form to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the 13th of November 2025. 📅 But here’s the kicker: they didn’t even say how many shares they’re selling. Because why would they? It’s not like we’re all dying to invest in a company that’s basically a crypto version of a sinking ship. 🛶
Importantly, Grayscale will reserve a part of the IPO allocation for investors in its Bitcoin spot ETF and Ethereum ETF. These investors will gain early access to Gray shares through a directed share program. Or as I like to call it, “The VIP Line for People Who Still Believe in Magic.” ✨
Grayscale’s revenue plummets
Grayscale’s IPO filing reveals a notable revenue decline between January and September 2025. Gross revenue? $318.7 million. Net? $203.3 million. That’s like winning the lottery but then losing your ticket. 🎰💸
In comparison, the same timeframe in 2024 saw $397.9 million in gross revenue and $223.7 million in net revenue, highlighting a significant year-over-year drop. Or as my therapist would say, “That’s a lot of financial anxiety.” 🤯
Significantly, Grayscale recorded a sharp drop in revenue due to its overreliance on its ETFs. According to the filing, Grayscale’s GBTC and ETHE make up 70% of the firm’s total assets under management. That’s like having 70% of your savings in a fund that’s basically a glorified dumpster fire. 🔥
At the same time, fees from these two funds accounted for 88% of its total revenue over the nine months ending in September 2025. 88%? That’s like depending on one friend to carry you through life. And then they ghost you. 😭
As such, both Grayscale’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have faced massive outflows over the past year. In 2025 alone, GBTs recorded $3.3 billion in outflows, while ETHE recorded $1.2 billion, bringing the total ETF outflows to $4.5 billion. That’s like watching your life savings vanish into a black hole. 🌑
Recent data shows that GBTC posted net outflows of $23 million, with consistent negative flows throughout November. That’s like watching your bank account slowly turn into a ghost town. 💸👻
Meanwhile, ETHE recorded $75 million in daily net outflows and has seen negative flows for 18 straight days. Similarly, ETH has experienced continuous net outflows since the 5th of November. That’s like a never-ending crypto apocalypse. 🌍🔥
In contrast to the outflows from ETHE and GBTC, Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Trust and Bitcoin Mini Trust ETFs have attracted $3.3 billion in cumulative inflows. That’s the crypto version of “I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed.” 😤
This shift highlights growing competition in the ETF space and mounting pressure on Grayscale’s flagship funds. Or as I call it, “The Crypto Cold War.” 🧊
Therefore, Grayscale’s move to go public not only aims to increase its revenue but also to hedge against ETF dependency. Or as I like to think, “Let’s try something new… or just keep failing harder.” 🚀
In doing so, the firm will raise significant capital, which in turn could be used in diversification, further helping boost the firm’s financial performance. Or as my grandma would say, “If you can’t beat them, join them… and then blame the market.” 🤷♂️
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