OTC Markets Group Welcomes Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO) to OTCQX

Rhea-AI Summary

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and began trading on Dec 11, 2025 under the ticker GTAO.

The listing enables U.S. investors to access real-time Level 2 quotes and current financial disclosure on otcmarkets.com. OTCQX listing is described as providing efficient, cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets through streamlined market requirements, high financial standards, and corporate governance expectations designed to increase transparency for investors.

Positive

• GTAO began trading on OTCQX on Dec 11, 2025
• U.S. investors gain Real-Time Level 2 quotes and access to current financial disclosure on otcmarkets.com

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Securities traded 12,000 securities Number of U.S. and international securities on OTC Markets’ platforms

Market Reality Check

$51.45 Last Close

Volume Volume 4,471 is 1.29x the 20-day average of 3,464 ahead of this news. normal

Technical Shares traded slightly below the 200-day MA, at $51.00 vs MA $51.48 before the announcement.

Peers on Argus

OTCM was down 0.58% while key exchange peers showed small gains (e.g., JPXGY +0.64%, HKXCY +0.50%, TMXXF +0.29%), indicating stock-specific movement rather than a sector-wide move.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 08	OTCQX upgrade news	Positive	+0.9%	Bimini Capital upgraded to OTCQX, enhancing disclosure and trading access.
Dec 05	OTCQX upgrade news	Positive	-1.5%	Silver47 Exploration upgraded to OTCQX with improved investor visibility.
Dec 04	OTCQX upgrade news	Positive	-0.8%	Kodiak Copper promoted to OTCQX to support U.S. investor access.
Dec 03	OTCQX upgrade news	Positive	+0.1%	G50 Corp advanced from OTCQB to OTCQX, citing project progress.
Dec 03	Trading partnership	Positive	+0.1%	Moomoo integrated MOON ATS® to enable 24-hour trading for retail users.

Pattern Detected

Recent "welcome to OTCQX" and partnership announcements showed mixed price reactions, with both aligned gains and divergences into negative territory.

Recent Company History

Over early December 2025, OTC Markets Group issued several announcements highlighting issuers upgrading to the OTCQX Best Market and a trading partnership. Welcomes for Bimini Capital, Silver47, Kodiak Copper, and G50 Corp emphasized higher standards, disclosure, and Level 2 access, with 24-hour trading expanded via Moomoo’s integration of MOON ATS® and its 28 million users. Price reactions ranged from about -1.54% to +0.9%, indicating that similar positive operational news has not produced a consistent price pattern.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights OTC Markets Group’s continued expansion of the OTCQX Best Market, with Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO) beginning to trade under the symbol GTAO. It reinforces themes seen in recent news: higher financial standards, best-practice governance, and access to Real-Time Level 2 quotes for U.S. investors. Going forward, key metrics to watch include the pace of additional OTCQX upgrades, trading activity across the 12,000 securities on its platforms, and any further technology or platform partnerships.

Key Terms

otcqx financial

"has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market."

OTCQX is the highest tier of the over‑the‑counter (OTC) marketplaces where shares of companies that aren’t listed on major stock exchanges trade. Think of it as a “premium shelf” for OTC stocks: companies must meet stricter financial and disclosure standards, which can mean clearer information, potentially better investor confidence and somewhat easier trading than lower OTC tiers. Investors watch OTCQX listings as a signal of relative transparency and credibility among OTC-traded firms.

otcqx best market financial

"has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market."

OTCQX Best Market is the top tier of an over‑the‑counter (OTC) trading platform where companies voluntarily meet higher disclosure and governance standards than typical OTC listings. For investors, it signals relatively better transparency and oversight—think of it as a premium section of a flea market where sellers show more paperwork—yet these stocks still carry more liquidity and regulatory risk than listings on major national exchanges.

level 2 quotes technical

"financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company"

Level 2 quotes show the full list of buy and sell orders at multiple prices throughout the market, not just the single best bid and ask. For investors, this reveals how much supply and demand exists at different price points—useful for judging liquidity, spotting potential price moves, and placing or timing larger trades; think of it as seeing the entire checkout line instead of only the person next to the cashier.

securities laws regulatory

"demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws."

Securities laws are the rules and enforcement systems that govern the buying, selling and disclosure of stocks, bonds and other investment products; think of them as the traffic laws for financial markets that set what must be disclosed, forbid fraud and require fair dealing. They matter to investors because they help ensure companies provide accurate information, reduce the risk of deception or insider advantage, and make it easier to compare investments and seek remedies if something goes wrong.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO) (OTCQX: GTAO), one of the first investment vehicles that enables investors to gain exposure to the token underlying the Bittensor platform ("TAO"), has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.

Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO) begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “GTAO.”   U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

Trading on the OTCQX Market offers companies efficient, cost-effective access to the U.S. capital markets. Streamlined market requirements for OTCQX are designed to help companies lower the cost and complexity of being publicly traded, while providing transparent trading for their investors. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

About Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO)
Grayscale Bittensor Trust (the "Trust") is one of the first investment vehicles that enables investors to gain exposure to the token underlying the Bittensor platform in the form of a security while avoiding the challenges of buying, storing, and safekeeping TAO, directly.

Shares of the Trust (based on TAO per Share as indicated below) are designed to track the TAO market price, less fees and expenses. TAO is a digital asset that is created and transmitted through the operations of the peer-to-peer Bittensor Network, a decentralized network of computers that operates on cryptographic protocols. The Bittensor Network allows people to exchange tokens of value, called TAO, which are recorded on a public transaction ledger known as a blockchain.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, OTCID™ Basic Market and Pink Limited™ Market. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are each SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC. To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

Media Contact:
OTC Markets Group Inc., +1 (212) 896-4428, media@otcmarkets.com

This press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be illegal, nor shall there be any sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that jurisdiction.

Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO) (“GTAO”) is a speculative and entails a high level of risk, including the risk that an investor could lose their entire investment. The Bittensor protocol was relatively recently conceived, and its particular underlying technological mechanisms may not function as intended, which could have an adverse impact on the value of TAO, respectively, and an investment in the Shares.

GTAO is distributed by Grayscale Securities, LLC.

FAQ

When did Grayscale Bittensor Trust (GTAO) start trading on OTCQX?

GTAO began trading on Dec 11, 2025 on the OTCQX Market.

What ticker does Grayscale Bittensor Trust trade under on OTCQX?

The trust trades under the ticker GTAO on OTCQX.

How can U.S. investors find GTAO financials and quotes after the OTCQX listing?

Investors can view current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for GTAO on otcmarkets.com.

What benefits does trading on OTCQX offer GTAO shareholders?

OTCQX listing offers transparent trading and cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets with streamlined requirements.

What standards must a company meet to qualify for OTCQX listing?

To qualify, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best-practice corporate governance, and demonstrate securities law compliance.

Does trading on OTCQX change how GTAO tokens are held or valued?

The announcement notes trading qualification and market access; it does not state any change to token custody or valuation.