XRP is facing intense selling pressure after reports emerged that Goldman Sachs completely exited its XRP ETF holdings during the first quarter of 2026. The development, shared by federally regulated prediction market platform, Kalshi Crypto, has added another layer of uncertainty to an already weak cryptocurrency market. Investors are now reassessing institutional confidence in altcoin-related investment products as XRP struggles to maintain key support levels. The report is based on Goldman Sachs’ latest Form 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the filing, the bank sold all of its XRP ETF positions, which were previously valued at approximately $154 million across major issuers, including Bitwise, Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, and 21Shares. Goldman also exited all of its Solana ETF holdings during the same quarter. The liquidation is significant because Goldman Sachs had previously emerged as one of the largest institutional holders of XRP ETF products shortly after their launch in late 2025. Its sudden withdrawal is now contributing to negative sentiment surrounding XRP at a time when the broader digital asset market is already under pressure. JUST IN Goldman Sachs sells all Solana and Ripple ETF holdings — Kalshi Crypto (@Kalshi_Crypto) May 18, 2026 Institutional Confidence in Altcoins Appears to Be Weakening The latest filing suggests that institutional appetite for altcoin ETFs weakened considerably during the first quarter of 2026. While Bitcoin-related investment products continued attracting major institutional support, firms appear far less confident in newer crypto funds tied to XRP, Solana, and Ethereum. Goldman Sachs did not completely abandon the cryptocurrency sector. Instead, the bank maintained a substantial $700 million position in Bitcoin ETFs, primarily through BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC funds. The bank reportedly trimmed that exposure by only around 10%, a much smaller reduction compared to its complete exit from XRP and Solana-related products. The contrast is becoming increasingly important for investors trying to understand why XRP is underperforming. Wall Street firms continue treating Bitcoin as a separate macro asset class while viewing altcoins as higher-risk investments with weaker liquidity profiles. Ethereum ETF Exposure Also Sees Major Reduction The filing also revealed that Goldman Sachs sharply reduced its Ethereum ETF exposure. The bank cut its position in BlackRock’s ETHA fund by nearly 70%, leaving approximately $114 million remaining. This broader reduction across non-Bitcoin crypto products suggests the issue extends beyond XRP alone. Institutional investors may be reassessing the viability of altcoin ETFs due to lower trading volumes, weaker inflows, and more difficult liquidity conditions compared to Bitcoin investment products. For XRP, that environment creates additional downside pressure because the asset relies heavily on positive institutional sentiment to sustain momentum during volatile market periods. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Market Liquidity Concerns Continue to Weigh on XRP Another major factor contributing to XRP’s weakness involves concerns surrounding liquidity and investor participation in altcoin ETF markets. XRP and Solana ETFs launched with strong expectations in late 2025, but trading activity appears to have fallen short of early projections. Large financial institutions typically avoid investment products that lack sufficient liquidity for efficient capital movement. Goldman Sachs’ decision to fully liquidate its XRP ETF exposure within one quarter may signal dissatisfaction with market depth and trading conditions surrounding these funds. At the same time, Goldman increased exposure to crypto-focused companies such as Circle, Coinbase, and Galaxy Digital. That shift indicates the bank may still believe in the long-term growth of the digital asset industry while preferring infrastructure and compliance-focused businesses over direct exposure to speculative altcoin products. For XRP holders , the latest filing represents another bearish development during a period of heightened uncertainty across the cryptocurrency market. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Here’s Why XRP Price Is Crashing Right Now appeared first on Times Tabloid .
