Grayscale’s private placements are only available to Accredited Investors as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Most individuals are not Accredited Investors.
An individual must earn more than $200,000 a year (or $300,000 per year with a spouse or spousal equivalent), have a net worth over $1 million either alone or together with a spouse or spousal equivalent, excluding their primary residence, or hold in good standing their Series 7, Series 65, or Series 82 professional certifications.
Entities must have $5 million in liquid assets or all beneficial owners must be Accredited Investors.
Grayscale Products first launch as private placements, allowing accredited investors to gain crypto exposure through a familiar investment vehicle structure.
Shares purchased in the private placements are initially restricted for one year.
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