Portfolio
An Investor's collection of CRT holdings across multiple Creator offerings. Diversification across Creators helps manage risk exposure.
Understanding Portfolio
A portfolio, in the context of CRT investing, refers to an Investor's complete collection of Channel Revenue Token holdings across multiple Creator offerings. Building and managing a portfolio of CRTs involves strategic decisions about which Creators to invest in, how much to allocate to each offering, and how to balance exposure across different content categories and risk profiles.
A well-considered CRT portfolio typically includes holdings across multiple Creators rather than a concentrated position in a single offering. This diversification helps manage Creator-specific risks such as channel performance decline, demonetization events, or shifts in audience engagement patterns.
Investors should also consider how their CRT portfolio fits within their broader investment strategy. CRTs are an alternative investment in the Creator Economy and carry speculative risk, including the potential for total loss. As such, the allocation to CRTs should be appropriate relative to an Investor's overall financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment goals.
Portfolio management for CRT holders includes monitoring Monthly distributions from each Creator, reviewing changes in Creator channel performance, and assessing whether the overall portfolio remains appropriately diversified. The GigaStar Portfolio dashboard provides tools to track these metrics in one centralized view.
After the mandatory 12-month holding period, Investors may also manage their portfolio through the GigaStar Secondary Market, where CRTs can be listed for potential resale, subject to market conditions and available liquidity.
Key Points to Remember
- Portfolio 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.
Distribution
A distribution is a Monthly payment made to Channel Revenue Token (CRT) holders, representing their share of a YouTube Creator's revenue earned during that period.
Diversification
Spreading investments across multiple CRT offerings to reduce risk. No single Creator position should represent an outsized portion of an Investor's portfolio.
GigaStar Portfolio
The portfolio dashboard on GigaStar's platform showing an Investor's CRT holdings, Monthly distribution history, and account activity.
GigaStar Secondary Market
GigaStar Trading is GigaStar's SEC-registered Alternative Trading System (ATS), where CRT holders may buy and sell their positions. It opened for trading in March 2026.
Holding Period
The mandatory 12-month period after purchasing CRTs during which they cannot be resold on the Secondary Market, as required by SEC regulations.
Investor
An Investor is an individual who purchases Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) through GigaStar's platform, receiving Monthly distributions from a YouTube Creator's revenue.
Speculative Investment
An investment with high risk and uncertain outcome. CRTs are speculative—Investors may lose their entire investment and should invest accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I create a GigaStar account?
Visit https://app.gigastar.io/ to create your account. You will need to provide personal information, complete identity verification (KYC), and agree to the platform terms. The process typically takes just a few minutes, and once verified, you can browse Creator offerings and make investments in live offerings.
Can I sell my CRTs?
GigaStar's Secondary Market announced that live trading began on July 22, 2026, which allows CRT holders to potentially buy and sell their positions after completing a mandatory 12-month holding period. Until then, CRTs are illiquid and cannot be easily sold. Even after the Secondary Market launches, there is no guarantee of liquidity or that you will find a buyer at your desired price. The only current exceptions are transfers due to death, divorce, or to accredited family members.