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The asset manager had gradually increased its ETH holdings over time, to its portfolio back in February. The recent filings show that the New York-based asset manager has increased its crypto holdings since its last report, which has raised the value of the total assets under management from $33 billion to $41.4 billion.Ethereum Is Not The Only Interest
The fund had started out providing a way for investors to invest in Bitcoin through the stock market. But over the years, Grayscale has added more crypto-assets to its offering to provide investors more exposure to the markets. Grayscale’s crypto management spans across a host of cryptocurrencies. Assets in its care range from Bitcoin to Ethereum, Litecoin, Ethereum Classic, and a host of others.Grayscale's Ethereum Trust at almost $10 billion | Source:In addition to its $10 billion ETH and $29 billion BTC holdings, Grayscale also holds over $700 million worth of Ethereum Classic and over $300 million worth of Litecoin in its portfolio. The size of its assets under management puts Grayscale as the largest crypto asset manager in the world.
Highest Asset Under Management
Although Ethereum makes up a big chunk of the asset manager’s portfolio, bitcoin remains top of the list. Grayscale’s Bitcoin holdings total over 640,000 coins, which puts the total value at almost $30 billion. Constituting the largest part of assets under management in the portfolio. The asset manager’s Ethereum holdings put ETH as the second-highest holding in its portfolio, following behind bitcoin.Related Reading | Here’s What Bitcoin Exchange Inventory Levels Means For The Bull Rally
ETH price sitting above $3,200 | Source: