Morgan Stanley's Crypto Holdings and Plans for New Solana ETF

Morgan Stanley's recent SEC filing has shed light on its investment in XRP-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the filing, the bank holds positions in both Volatility Shares Trust XRP ETF (XRPI) and Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP).

The presence of these holdings indicates a growing trend towards mainstream acceptance of regulated crypto products. This is especially evident given that SEC approvals for XRP ETFs were granted late last year.

Furthermore, Morgan Stanley has announced plans to launch a Solana ETF through its registration statement filed on May 20th, 2026. The fund aims to track the performance of Solana using the CoinDesk Solana Benchmark 4 p.m. NY Settlement Rate and will adopt a passive strategy with staking rewards.

It is worth noting that XRP's market capitalization stands at $80.25 billion with a healthy trading volume, but it remains significantly below its all-time high of $3.84.