Grayscale’s CEO, Michael Sonnenshein, remains optimistic despite a substantial $12 billion outflow from the company’s flagship product, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC). 

In an interview with CNBC, Sonnenshein acknowledged concerns regarding GBTC’s relatively high fees and assured investors that fees would decrease as the crypto ETF market matures.

The significant outflows from GBTC, particularly since its conversion into an ETF in January, have raised eyebrows. Grayscale’s Bitcoin investment product has faced criticism for its higher-than-average fees compared to other options in the market.

[1/4] Bitcoin ETF Flow – 18 March 2024

All data in. $154m net outflow. First outflow day since 1st March. Biggest disappointment was Fidelity inflow appears to be declining, just $5.9m on the day, a record low. pic.twitter.com/6uvxPfarz7

— BitMEX Research (@BitMEXResearch) March 19, 2024

Sonnenshein confidently stated that as the market evolves, GBTC’s fees will gradually decrease. This assurance comes amidst GBTC experiencing its largest single-day outflow of $643 million, according to data from BitMEX Research.

Interestingly, while Grayscale’s ETF has seen no positive flow since the launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the US on January 11, competitors like BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, and Ark Invest continue to attract significant inflows to their Bitcoin spot ETFs.

Also Read: Grayscale Urges SEC on GBTC Options, Citing Inconsistency

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