Goldman Sachs Reduces Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 39.4%, Adds XRP and Solana ETFs
Goldman Sachs trimmed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF positions while initiating substantial allocations to XRP and Solana ETFs in a strategic move at the end of 2025.
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Summary
Goldman Sachs reduced its spot Bitcoin ETF holdings by 39.4% to $1.06 billion and trimmed its Ethereum ETF holdings by 27.2% to $1 billion in Q4 2025. The bank’s December 31 SEC 13F filing also revealed new positions in XRP ETFs worth $152.2 million and Solana ETFs valued at $108.9 million. These adjustments reflect a strategic shift toward diversifying crypto exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum during a period of market volatility.
Terms & Concepts
- Bitcoin ETF: An exchange-traded fund that tracks Bitcoin’s price, allowing investors to gain exposure without directly buying the cryptocurrency.
- Ethereum ETF: An exchange-traded fund offering investors exposure to Ethereum’s price movements without directly holding the cryptocurrency.
- Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF): A type of investment fund traded on stock exchanges, offering exposure to a particular asset or sector.