Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust Reports Q4 2025 Results; Highlights SEC Rule Change for ETPs

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Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust reported increased net assets for Q4 2025 due to BCH price gains, while highlighting the potential for a redemption program following new SEC ETP listing standards, despite a recent dip in BCH value.

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• Net Assets and NAV Per Share Increased

  Net assets rose to $231.8 million as of December 31, 2025, from $202.9 million on June 30, 2025. Principal Market NAV per share increased to $4.92 from $4.31 over the same period, driven by BCH price appreciation.

• SEC Approves Generic Listing Standards for ETPs

  The SEC approved new Rule 8.201-E (Generic) on September 17, 2025, to permit listing and trading of certain commodity-based ETPs. The Sponsor believes the Trust's shares would qualify, potentially enabling a redemption program.

• Subsequent Decline in BCH Fair Value

  The fair value of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) decreased to $534.83 per BCH as of February 2, 2026, down from $598.40 on December 31, 2025.

• Related Party Shareholdings Decreased

  Shares held by related parties of the Trust decreased from 593,178 on June 30, 2025, to 340,021 on December 31, 2025.

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Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust's Q4 2025 report shows an increase in net assets and NAV per share, primarily driven by Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price appreciation during the period. A significant development highlighted is the SEC's approval of new Generic Listing Standards for commodity-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) on September 17, 2025. The Sponsor believes the Trust's shares would qualify under these standards, which could enable the future operation of a redemption program. Such a program is crucial for Grayscale trusts, as it could help reduce the persistent discount at which their shares often trade relative to their underlying asset value. However, the fair value of BCH has seen a recent decline since the reporting period, dropping from $598.40 on December 31, 2025, to $534.83 as of February 2, 2026. Additionally, related party shareholdings decreased, and a previously authorized $200 million share purchase program by Digital Currency Group (DCG) remains unused for BCHG shares.