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Crypto ETF Institutional Holdings

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO · 2026-08-14 · Importance 45 · Surprise 64

JPMorgan increased its holdings of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products during the second quarter of 2026, including Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Reports cited a more than fourfold increase in its BlackRock Ether ETF position and a 338% jump in Ethereum ETF holdings, both exceeding the 10% materiality threshold for year-over-year changes. JPMorgan also re-entered XRP-related ETF positions and added exposure to a Bitwise Solana staking ETF, indicating expanded institutional participation in digital-asset markets.

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