Grayscale Seeks NYSE Arca Listing for NEAR Protocol ETF

Published at 2026-01-21 06:00:08

Grayscale has submitted paperwork to list a NEAR Protocol exchange-traded fund on NYSE Arca, continuing its program of converting single-asset trusts into ETFs even as the NEAR Trust has underperformed. The Jan. 21, 2026 filing underscores Grayscale’s steady push to move more crypto exposures into regulated, exchange-traded formats rather than holding them as private trusts.

An NYSE Arca listing could broaden institutional access and improve liquidity for NEAR by making it easier for investors to gain regulated, on-exchange exposure to the token. For Grayscale, the application reaffirms a long-term strategy to normalize crypto investment vehicles; for market participants, the conversion is a reminder that ETF structure and wider distribution can matter for flows and market depth, though it does not guarantee an immediate price recovery.

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