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Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US38963V1061
Issuer
Grayscale
Inception Date
Feb 26, 2021
Region
Global (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Chainlink (LINK)
Domicile
United States
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Cryptocurrency

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Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK) has returned -26.38% so far this year and -68.50% over the past 12 months.


Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF

1D
3.22%
1M
2.82%
YTD
-26.38%
6M
-68.56%
1Y
-68.50%
3Y*
-7.70%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.72%
1M
-3.54%
YTD
-3.95%
6M
-2.09%
1Y
15.95%
3Y*
16.96%
5Y*
10.34%
10Y*
12.24%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 19, 2022, GLNK's average daily return is +0.53%, while the average monthly return is +8.49%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 0.7 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +157.7%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -57.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, GLNK closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 7, 2024 with a return of +90.3%, while the worst single day was Jun 7, 2022 at -53.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-12.34%-19.27%0.78%3.22%-26.38%
2025-24.40%-57.11%7.70%-10.68%-44.82%37.69%61.68%51.39%-52.04%3.51%-38.34%-27.37%-87.10%
2024-26.23%157.74%24.77%-41.97%69.05%-36.62%-33.83%-16.88%14.28%-20.45%54.89%21.19%38.45%
202314.64%3.90%31.95%51.96%-38.71%109.16%-29.04%1.50%6.20%39.47%116.98%32.63%840.06%
202253.80%-35.80%55.26%7.35%-28.85%9.24%-20.83%-18.87%-17.85%

Benchmark Metrics

Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF has an annualized alpha of 181.38%, beta of 1.94, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 20, 2022.

  • This ETF captured 291.52% of S&P 500 Index gains and 232.14% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.04 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
181.38%
Beta
1.94
0.04
Upside Capture
291.52%
Downside Capture
232.14%

Expense Ratio

GLNK has a high expense ratio of 2.50%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GLNK ranks 3 for risk / return — in the bottom 3% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


GLNK Risk / Return Rank: 33
Overall Rank
GLNK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GLNK Sortino Ratio Rank: 55
Sortino Ratio Rank
GLNK Omega Ratio Rank: 55
Omega Ratio Rank
GLNK Calmar Ratio Rank: 11
Calmar Ratio Rank
GLNK Martin Ratio Rank: 22
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GLNKBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.55

0.92

-1.46

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.48

1.41

-1.89

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.95

1.21

-0.27

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.82

1.41

-2.24

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.19

6.61

-7.81

Explore GLNK risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF was 95.82%, occurring on Feb 5, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF drawdown is 95.27%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-95.82%Mar 14, 2024472Feb 5, 2026
-75.95%Aug 11, 202296Dec 28, 2022125Jul 3, 2023221
-53.8%Jun 7, 20221Jun 7, 202237Aug 2, 202238
-48.68%Jan 11, 20248Jan 23, 202413Feb 12, 202421
-40.47%Jul 5, 202314Jul 24, 202367Oct 26, 202381

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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