Grayscale, the world’s largest digital asset manager, has given XRP a significant role in its newly launched Digital Assets Next Gen model portfolio, assigning the token a 26.11% portfolio weighting. This allocation positions XRP as the second-largest asset in the portfolio, trailing only Ethereum, while Bitcoin does not appear among the holdings.
Grayscale’s portfolio strategy and XRP’s position
Model portfolios such as Grayscale’s Next Gen are structured to offer financial professionals prebuilt allocations to integrate into investment strategies for their clients. By awarding XRP more than a quarter share in the portfolio, Grayscale provides the token with a prominent institutional presence not often seen among major digital assets.
Ethereum remains the portfolio’s largest holding, reinforcing its status as a dominant altcoin. The decision to exclude Bitcoin from the Next Gen portfolio distinguishes it from many traditional crypto asset baskets, which typically give Bitcoin the highest weighting. The absence of Bitcoin suggests a deliberate focus on alternative assets within this strategic allocation.
Grayscale, founded in 2013, is best known for its family of cryptocurrency trust funds and ETFs, which give traditional investors streamlined access to digital asset exposure. The company has regularly adjusted its model portfolios to reflect evolving trends in the crypto market.
GXRP and institutional investor access
Grayscale has already provided investors with direct XRP exposure through its Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP), which began trading on NYSE Arca in November 2025. Although recent social media posts suggested GXRP had just launched, the ETF has been available for several months.
GXRP allows investors to gain exposure to XRP price movements without the need to personally manage digital wallets or custody tokens. The ETF operates with a 0.35% sponsor fee. However, holding shares of GXRP is not equivalent to owning XRP outright, as investors only hold shares representing the underlying asset.
Model portfolios such as the Next Gen do not obligate advisors to allocate 26.11% of client holdings to XRP, nor do they guarantee that institutional inflows will automatically move into GXRP. Nevertheless, the allocation creates a clear pathway for traditional investors to access XRP through familiar investment channels.
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Institutional inflows: XRP vs. Bitcoin
Institutional interest in XRP has remained robust recently, with U.S. spot XRP ETFs seeing around $19 million in weekly inflows, even as Bitcoin exchange-traded products suffered outflows. This trend has distinguished XRP ETFs as strong performers, outpacing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana funds in recent asset flows.
Together, U.S. XRP ETFs now control an estimated 1.1 billion XRP, reflecting growing institutional participation in the token. Industry observers have cited this accumulation as an indicator of escalating demand among large-scale investors, even during times of turbulence elsewhere in the digital asset market.
| ETF | Weekly Inflows | Estimated Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| XRP ETFs | $19 million | 1.1 billion XRP |
| Bitcoin ETFs | Outflows (substantial) | N/A |
Analysts note that XRP’s rising visibility in institutional portfolios may further strengthen its foothold in the cryptocurrency landscape, as mainstream investors seek diversification and new sources of crypto exposure.
Grayscale has given XRP a 26.11% weighting in its Digital Assets Next Gen model portfolio, highlighting its increased institutional visibility. Weekly inflows into U.S. spot XRP ETFs have reached $19 million, even as Bitcoin funds experience outflows.
The shifting inflow patterns and portfolio allocations point to evolving investment preferences among both asset managers and their institutional clients, suggesting that XRP may play a central role in cryptocurrency strategies moving forward.
