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Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: OBTC) is a Delaware statutory trust offering investors a straightforward way to invest in Bitcoin. The primary business objective of Osprey Bitcoin Trust is to track the performance of Bitcoin itself, minus its expenses and other liabilities. As its core business, Osprey Bitcoin Trust provides a reliable and efficient avenue for both retail and institutional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without the challenges associated with direct Bitcoin ownership, such as custody and security risks.
Recently, Osprey Bitcoin Trust announced a significant corporate action aimed at providing liquidity to its investors. The Trust is offering to purchase for cash up to 20% or 1,668,107 outstanding common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest at a purchase price equivalent to their net asset value (NAV). The tender offer is part of Osprey's commitment to ensuring the interests of its investors are met and providing an exit strategy for those who wish to liquidate their holdings. This move is particularly important given the Trust's historical trading at an average discount to NAV of 25% over the past year, and the limited liquidity on the OTCQX market.
The Trust simplifies the Bitcoin investment process, eliminating technical challenges while retaining the potential for high returns associated with Bitcoin investments. Osprey Bitcoin Trust is sponsored by Osprey Funds, LLC, a financial services company specializing in digital asset management. Osprey Funds provides critical support to the Trust, including handling all administrative and regulatory matters, ensuring that the Trust operates smoothly and complies with all relevant laws.
Osprey Bitcoin Trust continues to strengthen its position within the market through strategic initiatives like the aforementioned tender offer. The offer is not conditional upon any minimum number of shares being tendered, but it is subject to other conditions detailed in the Offer to Purchase documents. The Trust reserves the right to extend the offer period or terminate the offer under specific circumstances, as outlined in the tender documentation.
For investors, participating in the tender offer involves submitting a properly completed Letter of Transmittal to the Trust's transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company (CSTT). Investors holding units through brokers or other nominees must coordinate through those institutions. The tender of units under the offer is treated as a taxable sale for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and investors are advised to consult their tax advisors for detailed tax implications.
Osprey Bitcoin Trust remains committed to providing transparent, accessible, and efficient Bitcoin investment solutions. With ongoing efforts to enhance investor experience and improve liquidity, the Trust is positioned as a prominent player in the digital asset investment space.
Osprey Funds and Bitwise Asset Management have announced that the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) will acquire the assets of the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC). As part of this transaction, OBTC unitholders will receive BITB shares in a liquidating distribution. The deal is intended to be tax-free for OBTC unitholders and provide a seamless transition to equivalently valued bitcoin exposure via BITB. This move follows Osprey's exploration of strategic alternatives to enhance unitholder value. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close later this year. Further details will be disclosed in an upcoming SEC filing. Investors are cautioned that BITB carries high risk and potential for significant volatility.
OTC Markets Group Inc (OTCM) announced the commencement of trading for the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC) on the OTCQX Best Market. OBTC is recognized as the lowest-priced publicly traded bitcoin fund globally, launched by Osprey Funds, LLC. The OTCQX Market is designed for investor-focused companies meeting high financial and governance standards, enhancing visibility for OBTC among U.S. investors. According to Greg King, CEO of Osprey Funds, this launch increases accessibility for investors across more trading platforms.
Osprey Funds has launched its inaugural offering, The Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC), now publicly trading on the OTC market. This fund aims to track the CMBI Bitcoin Index, providing U.S. investors low-cost access to digital assets with an annual management fee of just 0.49%, the lowest in its category. CEO Greg King emphasized bitcoin's potential for long-term appreciation and portfolio diversification. OBTC's management team has extensive experience in the financial sector, while trusted service providers like Fidelity and Grant Thornton support the fund.