Wealthfront, the digital advisor with over $25 billion in assets, has added two Grayscale cryptocurrency trusts to its menu of investments — the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE).
Investors will be limited to a 10% total allocation to the trusts whether invested in one or both, because of their investment risks and because Wealthfront is a fiduciary required to act in the best interests of investors, according to the blog post announcing the Grayscale additions.
The digital advisor explains on its website that cryptocurrencies are "significantly more volatile than most securities-based ETFs, the trusts can trade at prices that differ significantly from their net asset value (NAV) because they lack an efficient creation and redemption mechanism and are more susceptible to hacking than many other investments."
In its blog, Wealthfront notes that its latest offering makes it easier for clients to invest in cryptocurrencies, which "can feel intimidating … [and] takes time and effort to research all of the options, set up a wallet, and monitor an additional account … We've made it easy to get exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum right in your Wealthfront portfolio, no wallets required."
