Goldman Sachs exited its positions in XRP and Solana ETFs during the first quarter while reducing holdings in Bitcoin and Ether funds.
The bank also shifted its stakes in equities tied to the crypto sector as part of the rebalancing move. These adjustments reflect ongoing changes in how major institutions manage digital asset exposure amid market developments.
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Morgan Stanley has filed for a national trust bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to provide cryptocurrency custody services to institutional clients. The application, submitted on February 18, aims to position the Wall Street giant as a direct competitor to crypto-native custodians. This move reflects a broader trend of traditional banks expanding into digital assets amid a more favorable regulatory environment.
Spot ETFs for bitcoin and ethereum have experienced four consecutive months of outflows totaling over $9 billion since November, while XRP and solana ETFs continue to see inflows. This divergence suggests investors are rotating toward altcoins amid market pressures. Experts describe it as standard portfolio adjustments rather than a full retreat from cryptocurrencies.
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Harvard University's endowment has reduced its bitcoin holdings while purchasing shares in a BlackRock ether ETF. Analysts attribute the move to portfolio rebalancing amid volatility and liquidity needs rather than a shift away from crypto. The actions signal growing institutional interest in assets beyond bitcoin.
Bitcoin held around $68,000 on Tuesday, March 3, showing resilience after Monday's rally, as global stocks tumbled on renewed Middle East tensions. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell over 2%, gold dropped sharply, and the U.S. dollar strengthened amid risk-off moves.