Articles from Osprey Funds, LLC

Osprey Funds to Convert the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC) into an ETF
Osprey Funds, LLC (“Osprey”), the sponsor of the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: OBTC), today announced its intent to file a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to convert OBTC into an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) as soon as practicable.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · January 14, 2025
Osprey Announces Termination of Asset Purchase Agreement
Osprey Funds, LLC (“Osprey”), the sponsor of the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: OBTC), announced today the termination of the previously announced Asset Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the “APA”). The APA was terminated as the parties did not receive all regulatory approvals by December 31, 2024.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · January 14, 2025
Osprey Funds Launches the First Publicly-Quoted U.S. BNB Fund, Osprey BNB Chain Trust (OTCQX: OBNB)
Osprey Funds, LLC, a leading crypto investment firm, today announced the launch of the Osprey BNB Chain Trust, now publicly quoted on the OTCQX® Best Market. This is the first U.S. publicly-quoted fund based on BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain ecosystem, providing investors with a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization (excluding stablecoins).
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · December 18, 2024
Osprey Funds and Bitwise Asset Management Announce the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF to Acquire the Assets of the Osprey Bitcoin Trust
Osprey Funds, LLC ("Osprey"), the sponsor of the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: OBTC) (the "Trust" or "OBTC"), the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF ("BITB" or the "Fund") and Bitwise Asset Management ("Bitwise") today jointly announced the entry into an Asset Purchase Agreement pursuant to which BITB will acquire the assets of the Trust. As part of this transaction, OBTC unitholders will receive shares of BITB as part of a liquidating distribution of OBTC. For existing BITB holders, there will be no changes to their shares or any changes to the operation of BITB.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · August 27, 2024
Osprey Solana Trust (OTCQX: OSOL) Announces 15 to 1 Split of Issued and Outstanding Shares
Osprey Solana Trust (OTCQX: OSOL), a Delaware statutory trust (“Osprey” or the “Trust”), announced it will execute a 15:1 forward split of the issued and outstanding shares. The total fair value of the Trust’s net assets will not be affected as a result of this split.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · June 4, 2024
Osprey Bitcoin Trust Announces Exploration of Strategic Alternatives and Voluntary Deregistration
Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: OBTC), a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), announced today that it is aware that the common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest of the Trust (the “Units”) are trading at a discount to the value of Bitcoin. Osprey Funds, LLC, the sponsor of the Trust (the “Sponsor”), is currently exploring strategic alternatives to maximize unitholder value.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · March 5, 2024
Osprey Bitcoin Trust Announces Termination of Tender Offer
Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: OBTC), a Delaware statutory trust (“Osprey” or the “Trust”), announced today that it has terminated the previously announced offer to purchase for cash via tender offer (the “Offer”) up to 20% or 1,668,107 outstanding common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest (the “Units”) at a purchase price equal to their net asset value (“NAV”), less any applicable withholding taxes and fees payable to Osprey Funds, LLC, the sponsor of the Trust (the “Sponsor”). The Offer was being made in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions described in the offer to purchase (the “Offer to Purchase”) and the related Letter of Transmittal and other related materials as may be amended or supplemented from time to time (collectively, the “Offer”). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Offer to Purchase.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · February 6, 2024
Osprey Launches The First US Publicly Traded Solana Fund, OSOL
Osprey Funds, LLC, a premier crypto investment firm, today announced the Osprey Solana Trust (OSOL) has commenced trading publicly via the OTCQB market. This is the first publicly-traded fund in the U.S. based on the native token of the Solana network, SOL. In celebration, the firm is hosting an exclusive launch party tonight in San Francisco.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · June 16, 2022
Osprey Polkadot Trust Begins Trading as “ODOT,” Marking First Publicly Traded Polkadot Fund in US
Osprey Funds, LLC, a premier crypto investment firm, today announced that the Osprey Polkadot Trust (ODOT) has commenced trading publicly via the OTCQX market. It is the first U.S. publicly traded fund to invest exclusively in DOT, the native token of the Polkadot network.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · May 25, 2022
Osprey Funds Introduces Institutional Crypto Research
Premier digital asset investment firm, Osprey Funds, LLC, announces the launch of its institutional research capabilities, dedicated to releasing comprehensive crypto analysis to drive better investment decisions.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · April 27, 2022
Osprey Funds Makes Key Executive Hires and Promotes New CIO To Help Drive Growth
Osprey Funds, LLC, a premier digital asset investment firm, announces the hiring of John Sweeney as Chief Operating Officer and Regan Cucinell as Chief People and Productivity Officer, as well as the appointment of Bill Birmingham as Chief Investment Officer.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2022
Osprey Funds Establishes New Alpha Division and Makes Key Hires
Osprey Funds, LLC, a premier digital asset management firm, announces the formation of Osprey Alpha, LLC. Established to offer actively managed funds for institutions and high-net-worth investors, Osprey Alpha is slated to launch its inaugural product, the Osprey NFT Fund, in early 2022.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · November 18, 2021
Osprey Funds Launches First-Ever Polygon Fund in US
Osprey Funds, LLC, a premier digital asset management firm, launches its fifth investment product of the year ​​― the Osprey Polygon Trust. It is the first U.S. fund to invest exclusively in MATIC, the native token of the Polygon network.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · September 21, 2021
Osprey Funds Continues Streak of Leading-Edge Product Launches with Opening of Solana Fund
Osprey Funds, LLC, a premier digital asset management firm, today announced the launch of the Osprey Solana Trust for private placement. The Trust is the first investment vehicle to offer exposure to SOL, the native token used on the Solana blockchain, the fastest blockchain in the world.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · September 9, 2021
Osprey Funds Files Form 10 Registration Statement for Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC)
Osprey Funds, LLC, a premier digital asset investment firm, today announced that it has filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on behalf of the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC).
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · July 8, 2021
Osprey Funds Brings First Algorand Investment Product to Market
Osprey Funds, LLC, a premier digital asset management firm, has launched the Osprey Algorand Trust for U.S. and international investors. The fund is the first investment product offering exposure to ALGO, the native token of the Algorand network.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · May 26, 2021
Osprey Funds Launches Osprey Polkadot Trust
Today, digital investment specialists Osprey Funds, LLC (Osprey) announced the launch of the Osprey Polkadot Trust for private placement.
By Osprey Funds, LLC · Via Business Wire · April 28, 2021