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National Bank of Canada Discloses Holdings in XRP and Bitcoin ETFs

Created at 11 Aug · 8:31 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

National Bank of Canada has revealed significant holdings in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, including a Bitwise XRP ETF and several Bitcoin ETFs, totaling approximately $6.98 million. This disclosure follows Grayscale's XRP Trust ETF reporting substantial XRP sales.

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Key Numbers

3,848shares in Bitwise XRP ETF
$330,000value of Bitwise XRP ETF holdings
42,321shares in ProShares Bitcoin ETF
$5.31 millionvalue of ProShares Bitcoin ETF holdings
55,644shares in Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund
$1.09 millionvalue of Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund holdings
6,831shares in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF
$150,000value of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF holdings
2,596shares in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF
$100,000value of Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF holdings
$6.98 milliontotal disclosed crypto ETF holdings
$180.78 millionXRP sold by Grayscale XRP Trust ETF
103.41 million
XRP sold by Grayscale XRP Trust ETF
$34 millionrealized losses on XRP sales by Grayscale

Who's Involved

National Bank of Canada
Disclosed holdings in XRP and Bitcoin ETFs via SEC Form 13F
Bitwise
Issuer of the XRP ETF held by National Bank of Canada
ProShares
Issuer of the Bitcoin ETF with largest holding by National Bank of Canada
Fidelity
Issuer of the Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund held by National Bank of Canada
Grayscale
Issuer of Bitcoin Trust ETF and XRP Trust ETF, reported significant XRP sales

↳ Why This Matters

The disclosure by National Bank of Canada signals continued institutional interest and investment in cryptocurrency-backed ETFs, despite recent sales by entities like Grayscale. It provides insight into the evolving landscape of digital asset investment vehicles and their adoption by traditional financial institutions.

Key facts

  • National Bank of Canada holds 3,848 shares in the Bitwise XRP ETF, valued at $330,000.
  • The bank's largest crypto holding is in the ProShares Bitcoin ETF, valued at $5.31 million.
  • Total disclosed holdings in XRP and Bitcoin ETFs amount to approximately $6.98 million.
  • Grayscale's XRP Trust ETF sold $180.78 million of XRP in the first half of 2026.
  • Grayscale incurred over $34 million in realized losses from these XRP sales.

National Bank of Canada has disclosed its holdings in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, revealing significant investments in both XRP and Bitcoin ETFs through its latest SEC Form 13F filing. The bank reported holding 3,848 shares of the Bitwise XRP ETF, valued at approximately $330,000.

In addition to XRP exposure, National Bank of Canada detailed substantial investments in various Bitcoin ETFs. Its largest cryptocurrency holding is in the ProShares Bitcoin ETF, with 42,321 shares valued at about $5.31 million. The bank also holds 55,644 shares of the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, worth approximately $1.09 million, and 6,831 shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF, representing about $150,000. A further 2,596 shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF were reported, valued at around $100,000.

Collectively, the disclosed holdings in XRP and Bitcoin ETFs amount to approximately $6.98 million based on the filing's valuations. This institutional disclosure comes shortly after Grayscale's XRP Trust ETF announced substantial sales of XRP, totaling $180.78 million in the first half of 2026 to manage investor redemptions. These sales resulted in over $34 million in realized losses for Grayscale.

Frequently asked questions

A Form 13F is a quarterly report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in assets under management to disclose their U.S.-listed securities holdings.

Crypto ETFs are exchange-traded funds that hold underlying cryptocurrencies or derivatives related to cryptocurrencies, allowing investors to gain exposure to digital assets through traditional brokerage accounts.

Grayscale sold XRP to satisfy investor redemptions from its XRP Trust ETF, a common practice for ETFs when investors wish to exit their positions.

What Happens Next

01Further filings may reveal additional institutional investment in crypto ETFs.
02Market participants will monitor future sales and redemptions from Grayscale's XRP Trust ETF.

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How It Developed

National Bank of Canada disclosed holdings in crypto ETFs via an SEC Form 13F filing.
The bank reported 3,848 shares in the Bitwise XRP ETF, valued at approximately $330,000.
National Bank also reported holdings in several Bitcoin ETFs, including ProShares Bitcoin ETF ($5.31M), Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund ($1.09M), Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF ($150,000), and Grayscal
The total disclosed value of XRP and Bitcoin ETF holdings is approximately $6.98 million.
Grayscale's XRP Trust ETF reported selling $180.78 million worth of XRP in the first half of 2026 to meet investor redemptions.
Grayscale reported over $34 million in realized losses from these XRP sales.

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