Franklin Templeton Discloses $118M XRP Stake in New ETF Filing

Published at 2026-02-18 18:00:26

Franklin Templeton disclosed in its latest SEC filing that its XRP exchange-traded fund holds 118 million XRP, described in the paperwork as a $118 million stake. The filing confirms the ETF delivers price exposure to XRP without requiring investors to buy or custody the token directly, a structure that lowers on‑ramp friction and can appeal to institutions and cautious retail buyers.

The size of the holding makes the fund a noticeable participant in the XRP market and could affect liquidity and short-term price sensitivity when the ETF rebalances or attracts flows. The disclosure is notable as another example of mainstream asset managers offering crypto exposure via traditional regulated products, and market observers will be watching trading volumes and future filings for signs of inflows or position changes.

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