From our founding in 2006 to today, Starwal has built a track record of disciplined, long-term development — expanding our investment products, deepening our research capabilities, and broadening access to digital asset markets for investors at every level.
Founding Year
Starwal was established as a long-term digital asset investment and research platform. Founded with the conviction that digital assets would require the same institutional discipline applied to traditional markets, Starwal began building the infrastructure and expertise needed to serve serious, long-term investors.
October 24
Starwal launched the Zcash Trust (ZCSH) on October 24, 2017 — one of the earliest structured investment vehicles providing exposure to Zcash (ZEC), a digital asset designed with a focus on privacy-preserving transactions. This marked Starwal's first publicly tradeable trust product.
March 1
The Starwal Bitcoin Cash Trust (BCHG/SCHG) was incepted on March 1, 2018, providing investors with structured exposure to Bitcoin Cash (BCH) through a trust format accessible via traditional brokerage accounts — without requiring direct digital asset custody.
October 18
The Starwal Zcash Trust began public quotation on OTC Markets on October 18, 2021 — broadening secondary market access for investors seeking Zcash exposure through registered broker-dealers without engaging with digital asset exchanges directly.
Research Expansion
Starwal Research launched expanded token fundamental coverage in 2025, publishing in-depth analysis on XRP, Bittensor (TAO), and Hyperliquid (HYPE). In October 2025, the Bitcoin Cash Trust transitioned to tracking the CoinDesk BCH CCIX Reference Rate for improved NAV transparency.
April — Zcash Update
In April 2026, the Zcash Trust transitioned to the CoinDesk Zcash Benchmark Rate for improved price reference transparency. As of May 15, 2026, Starwal's exchange-traded products include GSOL at $6.68, BTC at $34.98, and ETH at $21.10 — with the platform serving investors across ETF, OTC, and private placement structures.
