Winklevoss Zcash ETF Filing Proposes Nasdaq Listing Under WINK
The Winklevoss Zcash ETF, sponsored by Winklevoss Asset Services LLC, filed for a Nasdaq listing under WINK. The fund will offer exposure to Zcash (ZEC), a cryptocurrency supporting shielded transactions. Grayscale previously launched a Zcash ETF in August.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
The filing introduces a new regulated product for Zcash exposure, potentially attracting institutional capital and expanding the crypto ETF market.
Market read
First filing of a new Zcash ETF could shift investor allocation within crypto products and affect trading volumes of Zcash and related assets.
What to watch
Competition from existing Grayscale Zcash ETF and broader crypto market volatility
Background
The Winklevoss brothers, known for their crypto ventures, filed an S‑1 to launch a Zcash exchange‑traded fund that would trade under the ticker WINK on Nasdaq.
Market effects
Adds another regulated Zcash exposure vehicle, may boost crypto ETF inflows
U.S. investors gain direct access to Zcash, limited impact elsewhere
Potentially influences global crypto asset allocation trends
Counterpoint
ETF launch could face regulatory hurdles and limited demand, dampening price impact
Key entities
- ETFWinklevoss Zcash ETF
Proposed exchange‑traded fund offering exposure to Zcash, pending Nasdaq listing under WINK.
- CustodianGemini Trust Company LLC
Affiliate of Winklevoss Asset Services, designated custodian for the ETF.





