Grayscale to Launch First U.S. Spot Chainlink ETF as Crypto ETF Boom Accelerates
The race to dominate the next phase of digital asset investing is intensifying — and Grayscale is about to seize a major lead. According to ETF Institute co-founder Nate Geraci, the firm is preparing to roll out the United States’ first spot Chainlink ETF this week, marking a historic breakthrough for one of crypto’s most influential networks.
Geraci revealed on X that Grayscale is ready to convert its long-standing Chainlink Trust into a fully tradable ETF, giving institutional and retail investors a regulated gateway to gain exposure to LINK.
His forecast aligns with expectations from Bloomberg Intelligence, where senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas identified December 2 as the likely launch date. Balchunas added that this launch is only the beginning of what could become a flood of crypto ETF approvals across the U.S.
A New Wave of Chainlink ETF Approvals Expected
Balchunas has warned that the ETF pipeline is about to explode:
“There are 5 spot crypto ETFs launching over the next 6 days… but beyond that, we expect a steady supply — likely over 100 in the next six months.”
With Bitwise Asset Management preparing its own competing LINK ETF, Grayscale seems determined to secure first-mover advantage in one of the most competitive niches within the crypto ETF market.
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Why the Chainlink ETF Matters for Investors
Chainlink ETF to Track Spot LINK Price and Staking Rewards
The upcoming Grayscale Chainlink ETF is designed to track:
- The spot price of LINK
- Staking rewards earned from Chainlink’s growing network
This dual-return model makes the product particularly appealing, especially as Chainlink continues expanding partnerships across traditional finance and Web3.
Grayscale first launched its Chainlink Trust in late 2020, and after five years of maturation, the firm now sees the ecosystem as a core pillar for blockchain interoperability.
In a recent research note, Grayscale described Chainlink as:
“Critical connective tissue bridging traditional financial markets with decentralized blockchain infrastructure.”
Crypto ETFs Surging Under New SEC Leadership
A major shift in SEC regulatory tone in 2025 has opened the door for a wave of new crypto products in the U.S. Multiple spot ETFs tied to:
have already received approval this year.
Grayscale itself recently launched both spot XRP and spot DOGE ETFs, reinforcing its push to lead the next evolution of crypto asset management.
Conclusion: A Defining Moment for Chainlink and the ETF Market
The debut of the first U.S. spot Chainlink ETF could mark a pivotal turning point for LINK’s institutional adoption. With analysts projecting a tidal wave of new crypto ETFs in the months ahead, Grayscale’s early move positions it at the center of a rapidly expanding, highly competitive market.
As the crypto ETF landscape enters its most explosive phase yet, all eyes now turn to Chainlink — and to the investors who may soon gain the simplest, most regulated way to participate in its growing role across global finance.
