Retail investors may soon mirror the stock picks of U.S. lawmakers and politically connected firms
A new exchange-traded fund (ETF) is set to bring political trading activity to Wall Street. The Tuttle Capital Government Grift ETF (ticker: GRFT) could launch as early as Friday, October 3, 2025, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed that Tuttle’s S-1 registration statement becomes effective this week, opening the door for the fund’s debut.
How GRFT works
The ETF will track trading disclosures required under the STOCK Act, which compels U.S. lawmakers and their spouses to report securities transactions. By analyzing these reports, the fund will build a portfolio that mirrors congressional trades while also investing in firms with close ties to the U.S. president and administration.
According to Tuttle’s June filing, the fund will hold 10 to 30 stocks and ETFs, with allocations reflecting both the scale of congressional activity and the influence of presidential endorsements.
Tuttle explained the strategy:
“The Fund’s strategy is grounded in the belief that political actors — particularly members of Congress and individuals closely associated with the President — can influence market outcomes or possess information that materially affects security pricing.”
Trump-linked companies and crypto exposure
With former President Donald Trump currently in office, the ETF could gain indirect exposure to crypto-related companies. Trump’s media firm, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT), holds around 15,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at $1.7 billion, and its subsidiary Truth Social has been involved in spot crypto ETF filings.
Other potential inclusions may be American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC), a publicly traded mining company linked to the Trump family, and World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform associated with Trump-affiliated tokens.
While the ETF itself is not a crypto fund, the overlap highlights how politics, digital assets, and public markets are becoming increasingly intertwined.
Political influence meets investing
The “Government Grift” ETF is designed to capitalize on what retail traders often suspect — that lawmakers and politically connected insiders may enjoy advantages in market timing. By making those trades accessible through a regulated fund, GRFT gives everyday investors the chance to follow the same patterns.
Balchunas noted that the fund’s timing is significant, given the SEC’s recent move to approve generic listing standards for crypto ETFs, which has accelerated approvals for both spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
If launched, GRFT will join Tuttle Capital’s growing lineup of innovative ETFs, including leveraged products tied to XRP, Solana, Litecoin, and Chainlink. The firm has built a reputation for thematic ETFs that blend market trends with cultural and political narratives.
With dozens of crypto ETFs awaiting SEC approval and investor interest in political trading at an all-time high, the Government Grift ETF could be one of the most watched fund launches of 2025.
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Cryptocurrency trading involves risk and may result in financial loss.