Subject: File No. SR-NYSEArca-2021-90

Feb. 22, 2022

 


Dear SEC, 
 
I’m writing to support the conversion of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (Symbol: GBTC), currently the world’s largest Bitcoin fund, to the first Spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States. 
 
I am one of many who see through the politics of this decision. Futures contracts settled based on the spot price are available to purchase in an ETF, so I don’t understand how you are protecting anyone from fraud, manipulation, etc. 
 
Also, GBTC trading at a 30% discount for the entire period I have owned it does not make me feel valued or protected either. Please do the American people justice and convert the trust to an ETF.
 
Give America a chance to get in the drivers seat for innovation.
 
Quit holding us back
 
Sincerely, 
Thomas Alexander