GBTC, or the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, operates as a digital currency investment product that individual investors can buy and sell in their own brokerage accounts. On its inception, GBTC broke new ground by providing market participants with the opportunity to gain exposure to Bitcoin's price movements without the complexities of directly buying, storing, and securing the digital currency themselves. Managed by Grayscale Investments, a leader in digital currency asset management, GBTC simplifies access to Bitcoin, making it an attractive option for investors looking to diversify their portfolios with digital assets. Through its structure, GBTC enables investors to partake in the potential upside of Bitcoin investments while mitigating some of the risks associated with digital currency markets.