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title: "Intesa Sanpaolo Increases Crypto Exposure to $235 Million in Q1"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286643444.md"
description: "Intesa Sanpaolo has increased its cryptocurrency exposure to approximately $235 million in Q1, up from $100 million in Q4 2025. The bank expanded its Bitcoin holdings and added Ethereum exposure through the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust. It also opened an $18 million XRP position via the Grayscale XRP Trust while reducing its Solana exposure through the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF."
datetime: "2026-05-16T10:52:34.000Z"
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# Intesa Sanpaolo Increases Crypto Exposure to $235 Million in Q1

Intesa Sanpaolo has significantly increased its exposure to cryptocurrencies, reaching approximately $235 million in the first quarter. According to NS3.AI, this marks a substantial rise from around $100 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. By March 31, the bank had expanded its Bitcoin holdings and, for the first time, added Ethereum exposure through the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust. Additionally, Intesa Sanpaolo opened an XRP position valued at about $18 million via the Grayscale XRP Trust, while reducing its Solana exposure through the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF.

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