Story Protocol Trust launch 2025

Key Points:* Grayscale launches Story Protocol Trust for $IP token investment on July 31.

• Qualified investors access programmable IP-focused assets.
• No guaranteed secondary market trading for Trust shares. Grayscale Investments announced the launch of the Story Protocol Trust on July 31, 2025, offering exposure to its native token, $IP, for qualified investors.

This launch strengthens Grayscale’s portfolio and underscores institutional interest in on-chain intellectual property solutions, potentially impacting $IP token accessibility and smart contract automation efficiencies.

Grayscale Opens Access to Intellectual Property Tokens

Grayscale Investments announced the launch of the Story Protocol Trust on July 31, 2025, allowing qualified investors access to $IP, the native token of the protocol. Story Protocol aims at transforming intellectual property into on-chain programmable assets. Eligible investors include accredited institutions and individuals, according to SEC Rule 501(a).

In the words of Michael Sonnenshein, CEO, Grayscale Investments, “Story Protocol is focused on intellectual property in the age of generative AI…” as reported by Grayscale Investments, Market Commentary.

Public reaction regarding the launch has remained relatively quiet, with no major statements from prominent crypto KOLs or Grayscale executives. Regulatory bodies like the SEC have not issued specific comments concerning the introduction of the Story Protocol Trust.

Token Performance: Price Surge and Market Impact

Did you know? Grayscale’s Story Protocol Trust is among several thematic trusts allowing investors targeted exposure, reminiscent of past launches that enhanced access to tokens like ETH and LTC.

According to CoinMarketCap, Story (IP) trades at $6.22 with a market cap of $1.83 billion and a 24-hour volume of $81.13 million, experiencing a 28.03% change. The token saw an 8.22% increase over 24 hours and gained 116.73% over 30 days as reported on July 31.

Story(IP), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 13:27 UTC on July 31, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Analysts from Coincu suggest that the launch of the Story Protocol Trust may increase institutional curiosity in AI-driven intellectual property tokens. Such movements often influence the digital rights management landscape, showcasing potential regulatory and technological transformations across markets.

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