The Franklin Crypto Index ETF’s shift from a focus on bitcoin and ether to a broader range, including XRP and solana, underscores the accelerating demand for broader exposure to digital assets as its benchmark grows, opening investors to stronger momentum in major cryptocurrencies.
Franklin Crypto Index ETF Expands Portfolio Reach
Franklin Crypto Index ETF (CBOE BZX: EZPZ) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Nov. 24 that its portfolio, currently focused on bitcoin and ether, will include additional crypto assets, including XRP, starting Dec. 1 as its benchmark expands.
Citing new rules adopted by Cboe BZX Exchange Inc. and approved by the SEC under the Generic Listing Standards, the filing states: “The fund is permitted to hold additional digital assets that are constituents of the underlying index, rather than being limited to bitcoin and ether. CF Institutional Digital Asset Index – US – Settlement Price (the underlying index), overseen by CF Benchmarks Ltd., will expand its composition and maintain its quarterly rebalancing schedule.
The deposit:
Accordingly, on or about December 1, 2025, the fund will invest in Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, Stellar Lumens and Chainlink in approximately the same weightings as they represent in the underlying index.
“The Underlying Index will remain subject to the quarterly rebalancing schedule and other components of the Underlying Index may be added or deleted from time to time in accordance with the index provider’s index rules and generic listing standards,” the filing notes.
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Authorized participants will have access to in-kind creations and redemptions, a structural adjustment that could strengthen liquidity and reduce transaction friction, according to the filing. A prospectus supplement has been filed to update the information provided. Although a broader asset allocation may introduce additional dispersion, proponents argue that diversified crypto exposure improves market representation and reduces reliance on Bitcoin and Ethereum alone.
FAQs ⏰
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When does the Franklin Crypto Index ETF add XRP and other assets?
The fund expands its holdings from December 1, 2025. -
What new crypto assets are added to the EZPZ wallet?
XRP, solana, dogecoin, cardano, stellar lumens and chainlink join bitcoin and ether. -
What allows EZPZ to hold more digital assets?
The new generic listing standards adopted by Cboe BZX broaden the holdings comprising the index. -
How will the ETF manage its expanded crypto basket?
It will track the CF Institutional Digital Asset Index with quarterly rebalancing.