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Goldman Sachs Liquidates XRP and Solana ETF Positions in Q1, Still Holds Over $700 Million in Bitcoin ETFs

Goldman Sachs significantly reduced its crypto ETF exposure in the first quarter of 2026 and has completely exited its holdings in XRP and Solana-related ETFs.Filings show that in the fourth quarter of 2025, Goldman Sachs held approximately $154 million in XRP-related ETFs, including products from Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, and 21Shares, making it one of the largest institutional holders of XRP ETFs at the time. Additionally, the firm previously held Solana-related ETFs such as the Grayscale Solana Trust ETF, Bitwise Solana Staking ETF, and Fidelity Solana Fund, all of which have now been fully sold off.However, Goldman Sachs still retains substantial holdings in BTC and ETH ETFs. Specifically, it holds approximately $690 million in BlackRock's IBIT and about $25 million in Fidelity's FBTC, though both positions were reduced by roughly 10% compared to the previous quarter. Meanwhile, its holding in BlackRock's ETHA shrank by about 70%, leaving approximately 7.2 million shares valued at around $114 million.Furthermore, Goldman Sachs increased its holdings in crypto-related stocks such as Circle, Galaxy Digital, Coinbase, Robinhood, and PayPal, while reducing positions in mining and infrastructure companies like Strategy, Bit Digital, Riot Platforms, and IREN. (Cointelegraph)

Italy's largest bank Q1 crypto asset holdings rise to $235 million, first allocation to Ethereum and XRP

Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank, increased its crypto asset-related holdings from approximately $100 million at the end of 2025 to about $235 million in the first quarter of 2026.Specifically, the bank increased its holdings in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and BlackRock's IBIT, and allocated to Ethereum assets for the first time through BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust, while also adding approximately $26 million in Grayscale XRP Trust ETF holdings.Furthermore, Intesa also established its first long call option position in IBIT and added 165,600 shares of BitGo stock, while liquidating its Bitmine-related positions. Its Solana-related allocations were significantly reduced, with holdings in the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF dropping from 266,300 shares to 2,817 shares.Reports indicate that Intesa has previously confirmed that these crypto assets are primarily used for proprietary trading. Last month, Ripple also announced that it would provide digital asset custody services for the bank. (Cointelegraph)

VanEck and Grayscale Submit BNB ETF Amendments on the Same Day

VanEck filed the fifth amendment to its BNB ETF registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 15. Grayscale also submitted the second amendment to the Grayscale BNB ETF prospectus on the same day.Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart stated that the simultaneous submission of amended documents by both institutions indicates they are responding to SEC feedback and may be planning to advance product launches in the near term.James Seyffart also noted that BNB could become the next crypto asset to pass SEC review and potentially be listed in the United States. (The Block)

Yesterday, Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $65.64 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), yesterday’s Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $65.64 million. BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for the largest outflow at $50.35 million; Fidelity’s FETH saw an outflow of $11.08 million, and Grayscale Mini recorded an outflow of $4.22 million. Bitwise, 21Shares, Invesco, Franklin, and VanEck all reported zero net flows on the day.

Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $290.45 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), yesterday’s Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $290.45 million. Specifically, BlackRock’s IBIT saw a single-day outflow of $136.28 million; Grayscale’s GBTC, $43.64 million; Ark’s ARKB, $52.48 million; and Fidelity’s FBTC, $39.59 million. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley, Invesco, VanEck, and WisdomTree all reported zero net flows for the day.

Yesterday, Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $5.63 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), yesterday’s Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $5.63 million. Specifically: BlackRock’s ETHA saw a net outflow of $13.21 million; Fidelity’s FETH recorded a net inflow of $6.88 million; Franklin’s EZET posted a net inflow of $0.87 million; VanEck’s ETHV registered a net inflow of $3.37 million; and BlackRock’s staking product ETHB experienced a net outflow of $3.54 million. Bitwise’s ETHW, 21Shares’ TETH, Invesco’s QETH, Grayscale’s ETHE, and Grayscale’s mini ETH fund all reported zero net inflows or outflows.

Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $131.32 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), yesterday’s total net inflow into Bitcoin spot ETFs amounted to $131.32 million. Specifically: BlackRock’s IBIT recorded a net inflow of $144.11 million; Fidelity’s FBTC, $3.55 million; Bitwise’s BITB, $17.7 million; Morgan Stanley’s MSBT, $6.77 million; Ark’s ARKB, a net outflow of $9.46 million; Invesco’s BTCO, a net outflow of $5.67 million; Franklin’s EZBC, a net outflow of $14.13 million; VanEck’s HODL, a net inflow of $7.49 million; Grayscale’s GBTC, a net outflow of $31.64 million; Grayscale’s Mini Bitcoin ETF, a net inflow of $12.6 million; Valkyrie’s BRRR and WisdomTree’s BTCW saw no inflows or outflows.

Yesterday, Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $36.25 million.

According to Trader T (@thepfund), yesterday’s Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $36.25 million. Specifically, BlackRock’s ETHA saw a net outflow of $21.1 million; Fidelity’s FETH, a net outflow of $14 million; and BlackRock’s staking product ETHB, a net outflow of $1.15 million. Bitwise’s ETHW, 21Shares’ TETH, Invesco’s QETH, Franklin’s EZET, VanEck’s ETHV, Grayscale’s ETHE, and Grayscale’s Mini ETH experienced no inflows or outflows.

21Shares Launches Its First Hyperliquid ETF, with $1.8 Million in Trading Volume on Day One

According to The Block, 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF—THYP—began trading on Tuesday, becoming the first listed Hyperliquid ETF. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart noted that THYP recorded $1.8 million in first-day trading volume, outperforming the average ETF’s debut. The product provides investors with exposure to HYPE without requiring direct ownership of the token. Seyffart also indicated that Bitwise’s Hyperliquid ETF may be the next to launch. Earlier, Bitwise had filed an amendment to its U.S. HYPE ETF application, while Grayscale is also seeking to launch a HYPE fund.

Wells Fargo Increases ETH ETF Holdings in Q1, Significantly Boosts Strategy Stock Position

According to Odaily, the latest 13F filing from Wells Fargo reveals that in the first quarter of 2026, the bank increased its holdings in multiple Ethereum spot ETFs, including BlackRock's ETHA and Bitwise's ETHW.Specifically, the ETHA position rose from approximately 672,600 shares in Q4 2025 to around 1.1 million shares, an increase of about 63.5%; while the ETHW position increased from roughly 186,800 shares to 257,000 shares, a gain of approximately 37%. As of the end of Q1, the total value of Wells Fargo's ETH ETF holdings stood at about $21.5 million.In contrast, its Bitcoin ETF holdings showed a divergence: the IBIT position declined slightly, while positions in BITB and the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF increased by approximately 24% and 41%, respectively. Currently, IBIT remains its largest crypto ETF holding, valued at around $250 million.Additionally, Wells Fargo made significant adjustments to its crypto-related stock portfolio, reducing its Galaxy Digital position by approximately 97%, while increasing its Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) holdings from about 322,700 shares to 726,000 shares—a surge of roughly 125%. (Cointelegraph)

Grayscale Files for First Zcash Spot ETF

Grayscale submitted the first application for a Zcash spot ETF on May 8.ZEC’s price once touched $600, pushing its market cap into the top 15 and surpassing Cardano. Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain noted that this move is driven by growing demand for privacy assets amid U.S. wealth tax legislative proposals. The SEC concluded its review of Zcash in January 2026 without taking enforcement action. Data shows that approximately 30% of ZEC’s supply is held in shielded addresses. Last week, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $268 million in outflows, with some capital rotating into privacy and AI infrastructure tokens.

Yesterday, Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $3.59 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), yesterday’s Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $3.59 million, with funding sources highly concentrated: only BlackRock’s staking product $ETHB saw a $3.59 million inflow, while all other products—including Fidelity’s $FETH, BlackRock’s $ETHA, and Grayscale’s $ETHE—recorded zero inflows.

Yesterday, Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $103.51 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), yesterday’s Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $103.51 million. Fidelity’s FETH saw the largest outflow at $62.26 million; BlackRock’s ETHA recorded a net outflow of $26.31 million; Grayscale’s ETHE had a net outflow of $8.38 million; 21Shares’ TETH experienced a net outflow of $2.86 million; and Grayscale’s Mini ETH saw a net outflow of $3.70 million. Bitwise, Invesco, Franklin, and VanEck all reported zero net flows for the day.

Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $268.46 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $268.46 million yesterday, ending the previous day’s net inflow trend. Fidelity’s FBTC saw the largest outflow at $128.99 million; BlackRock’s IBIT recorded a net outflow of $98.02 million; Grayscale’s GBTC saw a net outflow of $26.78 million; Ark Invest’s ARKB recorded a net outflow of $12.62 million; Invesco’s BTCO had a net outflow of $9.97 million; and VanEck’s HODL experienced a net outflow of $5.10 million. Only Morgan Stanley’s MSBT (+$7.35 million) and Grayscale Mini Bitcoin ETF (+$5.67 million) posted net inflows. Bitwise, Franklin, Valkyrie, and WisdomTree all reported zero net flows for the day.

Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $45.85 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), yesterday’s net inflow into Bitcoin spot ETFs totaled $45.85 million. BlackRock’s $IBIT led with $134 million in inflows, while most other products performed poorly: Fidelity’s $FBTC saw outflows of $38.95 million, Bitwise’s $BITB recorded $25.18 million in outflows, Grayscale’s $GBTC experienced $17.1 million in outflows, and Franklin Templeton’s $EZBC had $7.05 million in outflows. Meanwhile, products from Morgan Stanley, Ark Invest, Invesco, and VanEck all registered zero net flows for the day.

Yesterday, Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $97.58 million.

According to Trader T (@thepfund), yesterday’s net inflows into Ethereum spot ETFs totaled $97.58 million, broken down as follows: BlackRock’s ETHA saw inflows of $69.48 million; Fidelity’s FETH, $24.23 million; BlackRock’s staking version ETHB, $2.45 million; and 21Shares’ TETH, $1.42 million. Bitwise’s ETHW, Invesco’s QETH, Franklin’s EZET, VanEck’s ETHV, Grayscale’s ETHE, and Grayscale’s ETH Mini all recorded zero inflows.

Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $467.4 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), yesterday’s net inflows into Bitcoin spot ETFs totaled $467.4 million, broken down as follows: BlackRock’s IBIT: $251.5 million inflow; Fidelity’s FBTC: $133.2 million inflow; Ark’s ARKB: $92.28 million inflow; Bitwise’s BITB: $14.62 million inflow; Morgan Stanley’s MSBT, Invesco’s BTCO, Franklin’s EZBC, Valkyrie’s BRRR, WisdomTree’s BTCW, and Grayscale’s BTC Mini: $0; VanEck’s HODL: $5.77 million outflow; Grayscale’s GBTC: $18.4 million outflow.

CoinShares: Global crypto ETPs saw $117.8 million in net inflows last week, marking the fifth consecutive week of net inflows.

According to The Block, CoinShares data shows that global crypto investment products managed by asset management firms—including BlackRock, Bitwise, Fidelity, Grayscale, ProShares, and 21Shares—recorded $117.8 million in net inflows last week, marking the fifth consecutive week of net inflows. Cumulative net inflows over the five-week period exceeded $4 billion, though this week’s inflows were the lowest in the streak. As of Friday, total assets under management stood at $155 billion, essentially flat from the prior period.

Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $137.75 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), on April 29, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $137.75 million. BlackRock’s IBIT led with an outflow of $54.7 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at $36.13 million, Ark’s ARKB at $30.04 million, Grayscale’s GBTC at $21.15 million, and Franklin’s EZBC at $6.54 million. Morgan Stanley’s MSBT posted a net inflow of $10.81 million, while the remaining products saw no change.

Yesterday, Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $21.8 million.

According to data from Trader T (@thepfund), on April 28, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $21.8 million: BlackRock’s ETHA led with an outflow of $13.17 million, Grayscale’s ETHE followed with $6.91 million, and Fidelity’s FETH saw an outflow of $1.72 million; all other products remained flat.