GigaStar Market
GigaStar Market is an SEC-registered funding portal and FINRA member where Investors can purchase Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) in primary offerings from YouTube Creators.
Understanding GigaStar Market
GigaStar Market is the SEC-registered funding portal operated by GigaStar, and it serves as the primary marketplace where Channel Revenue Token (CRT) offerings are conducted. As a FINRA member, GigaStar Market operates under the regulatory framework of SEC Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF), which governs how companies can raise capital from both accredited and non-accredited Investors.
On GigaStar Market, YouTube Creators who have partnered with GigaStar list their CRT offerings for Investors to review and purchase. Each offering includes a Form C filing with the SEC, which discloses important information about the Creator, the terms of the revenue share, risk factors, and other material details that Investors should review before making an investment decision.
GigaStar Market is distinct from the GigaStar Secondary Market. While GigaStar Market handles primary offerings where new CRTs are sold directly to Investors for the first time, the Secondary Market (operated by GigaStar Securities, a registered broker-dealer) is where Investors can buy and sell previously issued CRTs after the mandatory 12-month holding period.
Investors can create an account on GigaStar Market to browse available Creator offerings, review offering documents, and invest in CRTs. The platform is designed to make the Creator Economy accessible as an alternative investment asset class, connecting YouTube Creators seeking capital with Investors interested in participating in Creator revenue. All investments made through GigaStar Market are subject to SEC-mandated investment limits based on the Investor's income and net worth.
Key Points to Remember
- GigaStar Market is regulated by the SEC under Regulation Crowdfunding
- All investments carry risk — past performance doesn't guarantee future results
- Review all offering documents carefully before investing
Related Terms
Channel Revenue Token (CRT)
A digital asset that represents a percentage of a YouTube channel’s future revenue. A CRT becomes tradable in the secondary market after a 12-month holding period from its initial purchase.
FINRA
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The self-regulatory organization overseeing broker-dealers and funding portals in the United States.
Form C
An SEC filing required for all Regulation Crowdfunding offerings. Contains offering details, financial statements, and risk factors for Investor review.
Funding Portal
An SEC-registered, FINRA-member entity that facilitates securities offerings under Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF). GigaStar Market is a registered funding portal.
GigaStar Secondary Market
GigaStar Trading is GigaStar's upcoming SEC-registered Alternative Trading System (ATS), where CRT holders may buy and sell their positions, launching in 2026.
Offering
A CRT offering is when a YouTube Creator raises capital through GigaStar Market by selling Channel Revenue Tokens to Investors, with each offering backed by a Form C filed with the SEC.
Primary Market
The primary market is where new Channel Revenue Token (CRT) offerings are sold directly to Investors for the first time through GigaStar Market, the SEC-registered funding portal.
SEC Regulation CF
SEC Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF) is the federal securities framework that allows companies like GigaStar to offer CRTs to both accredited and non-accredited Investors, up to $5M annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the secondary market different from GigaStar Market?
GigaStar Market (Primary Market) is an SEC-registered Funding Portal and member of FINRA that offers securities under a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) platform. This is the primary marketplace where Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) are first issued and sold directly to investors to fund a Creator. GigaStar Trading (Secondary Market) is an SEC-registered broker-dealer (BD) operating a digital Alternative Trading System (ATS) for the trading of Digital Asset Securities. This is a secondary market trading venue separate from the primary market, where eligible investors may buy and sell CRTs with one another. Primary offerings raise capital for Creators. Secondary trading allows existing investors to trade CRTs, transferring ownership, subject to market availability. NOTE: Investment offerings are speculative, illiquid, and involve a high degree of risk, including the risk of loss of your entire investment. Securities purchased in GigaStar Market must be held 12 months before trading in the secondary market. There is no guarantee of an active or liquid secondary market and investments are subject to market risk and will fluctuate in value. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Can anyone invest in CRTs?
Investors aged 18 and older can invest in CRTs through GigaStar Market. Under Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), non-accredited Investors have annual investment limits based on their income and net worth. All Investors must complete identity verification (KYC) as part of the account creation process before making any investment.
What is a funding portal?
A funding portal is an SEC-registered, FINRA-member intermediary that facilitates securities offerings under Regulation Crowdfunding. GigaStar Market is a registered funding portal that hosts CRT offerings, ensuring regulatory compliance, required disclosures, and Investor protections as mandated by the SEC.