# Intesa Sanpaolo's crypto-linked holdings rose from about $100 million at the end of 2025 to about $235 million by March 31.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-17 · Crypto News*

## Key points

- Intesa Sanpaolo's crypto holdings rose from $100 million to $235 million in Q1 2026.
- The bank significantly increased Bitcoin ETF holdings, mainly in ARK 21Shares and BlackRock iShares products.
- Intesa gained first-time Ethereum exposure via BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust.
- The bank exited almost entirely from Solana, reducing Bitwise Solana Staking ETF shares from 266,320 to 2,817.
- Intesa added a $26 million position in Grayscale XRP Trust, expanding beyond Bitcoin and Solana.

**Companies:** BlackRock, Intesa Sanpaolo, Grayscale, ARK 21Shares, Bitwise
**Countries:** Italy, USA

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