Grayscale Debuts Chainlink ETF on NYSE Arca With Oracle Focus

Grayscale’s Chainlink ETF debut on NYSE Arca signals accelerating investor demand for Oracle-driven blockchain infrastructure while opening a streamlined path to Chainlink exposure without direct crypto ownership.

Grayscale Chainlink ETF Begins Trading Amid Rising Demand

In a development that reflects rising demand for crypto-linked investment products, Grayscale Investments announced on Dec. 2 that its Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (NYSE Arca: GLNK) opened for trading on NYSE Arca as a spot exchange-traded product. The listing offers a new way for investors to access Chainlink’s infrastructure.

The announcement states:

Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (Ticker: GLNK) has begun trading on NYSE Arca as an exchange-traded product (ETP).

It also includes a technical description of Chainlink’s utility: “Chainlink is a decentralized Oracle platform that brings real-world data, cross-chain interoperability, privacy, and compliance to on-chain applications. It’s the most widely used Oracle across public blockchains, securing tens of billions in value for decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), insurance, and gaming applications. Chainlink also links legacy systems to blockchains, supports secure cross-chain messaging, and provides enterprises a pathway to public or private blockchains.”

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The filing underscores that GLNK holds LINK but does not mirror direct ownership of the crypto, and that the ETP falls outside the Investment Company Act of 1940, creating higher regulatory and market risk for buyers.

GLNK originated as a private placement in 2021 and later moved to OTC trading before transitioning to an exchange listing. Grayscale highlighted the role of Oracle infrastructure in tokenization, noting the growing reliance on accurate external data and cross-chain communication. While certain investors view non-40 Act crypto vehicles as risk-heavy, proponents argue that such products broaden institutional access to blockchain infrastructure and may support deeper liquidity and asset diversification as the crypto economy scales.

FAQ ⏰

• What does the GLNK ETF allow investors to access?

It provides access to Chainlink’s Oracle infrastructure without requiring direct LINK ownership.

• Where is GLNK now trading?

The ETF is trading on NYSE Arca as a spot exchange-traded product.

• Why is GLNK considered higher risk?

It is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and may face elevated regulatory and market volatility.

• What was GLNK’s structure before its exchange listing?

It began as a private placement in 2021 and later traded on OTC Markets.