Goldman Sachs Cuts Back on Bitcoin and Ethereum as It Ramps Up XRP and Solana Bets

Jakarta, Pintu News – Goldman Sachs has updated its crypto ETF portfolio for the fourth quarter of 2025 by adjusting its position on a number of key crypto assets. The bank reduced its exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), while adding new holdings in ETFs based on XRP (XRP) and Solana (SOL).

The change, recorded as of December 31, indicates a strategic shift towards greater diversification in the bank’s crypto portfolio.

Goldman Sachs Reduces Positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum

Goldman Sachs cut its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF holdings during the fourth quarter of 2025. The bank’s exposure to the Bitcoin ETF fell by 39%, leaving its holdings worth about $1.06 billion. Positions in the Ethereum ETF were also trimmed by around 27%, leaving holdings worth $1 billion in Ethereum ETF shares.

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This decrease in positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum coincided with the weak performance of the crypto market in Q4. When the price of Bitcoin fell sharply, it appears that the bank rebalanced its portfolio to manage risk. Despite the reduction, Bitcoin and Ethereum remain the largest portion of Goldman Sachs’ crypto exposure.

In addition, Goldman Sachs began its entry into the XRP market by taking a $152 million position in an XRP ETF. The new investment is spread across various XRP ETF products, including the Bitwise XRP ETF ($39.8 million) and the Franklin XRP Trust ($38.5 million). The bank’s decision to invest in XRP demonstrates its interest in diversifying beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, despite the volatile market in the fourth quarter.

Goldman Sachs’ entry into this XRP ETF comes after the launch of several new XRP funds in Q4. The bank’s total XRP investment is part of a broader strategy to gain exposure to alternative crypto assets.

While still much smaller than Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings, the move signals growing institutional interest in utility-focused altcoins.

Goldman Sachs Expands Investment into Solana ETFs

Goldman Sachs also increased its exposure to Solana ETFs with an investment of approximately USD 108 million. The largest portion of this position is placed in the Bitwise Solana ETF, with an allocation of approximately $45.4 million.

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In addition, the bank also holds US$35.7 million in the Grayscale Solana Trust, marking a cautious first step in Solana’s investments.

This move into Solana comes after the launch of a number of new Solana ETFs in the fourth quarter. Just like its position in XRP, Goldman Sachs’ stake in Solana is still much smaller than its exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

However, the investment is indicative of the bank’s evolving crypto strategy, testing opportunities in new assets that are considered to have high potential.

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Reference:

• CoinCentral. Goldman Sachs Cuts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Adds Positions in XRP and Solana ETFs. Accessed on February 12, 2026
• Cryptopolitan. Goldman Sachs’ $2.36B crypto bet shows unexpected love for Ethereum. Accessed on February 12, 2026