Replies to post #1191 on Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)

[FooBarAndGrill]

re. "would those bitcoin purchased today have the bitcoin cash split "
It is a tricky question. Officially, owners of record August 1st now have 1 BTC and 1 BCH. If you buy 1 BTC now, you get 1 BTC.
Now, what if I shorted you a BTC before August 1?