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Coinbase Reduces XRP Holdings Fourfold Amid BlackRock Partnership
ByAinvest
Monday, Sep 1, 2025 7:36 am ET1min read
Coinbase has significantly reduced its XRP holdings by more than half a billion coins. The likely major reason for this decline is a partnership with BlackRock, which allows institutional clients from BlackRock's Aladdin platform to access Coinbase's crypto offerings, including XRP. This suggests that institutions are increasingly interested in integrating XRP into mainstream finance.
Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based crypto exchanges, has significantly reduced its XRP holdings by over 500 million coins. This substantial decline, which has dropped Coinbase from the fifth to the tenth spot in terms of XRP holdings, is likely attributed to a strategic partnership with BlackRock [1].The partnership between Coinbase and BlackRock, announced in early August, allows institutional clients from BlackRock's Aladdin platform to access Coinbase's crypto offerings, including XRP. This development suggests a growing institutional interest in integrating XRP into mainstream finance. Prior to the partnership, Coinbase held 780.13 million XRP, but as of the latest data, it has reduced its holdings to 199.473 million XRP [1].
The partnership with BlackRock is part of a broader trend where institutional investors are increasingly looking to regulated crypto products. This shift is evident in the growing holdings of BlackRock's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which have surpassed those of major exchanges like Coinbase and Binance [2].
The decline in XRP holdings by Coinbase coincides with a slowdown in Bitcoin and Ether inflows into major exchanges, indicating reduced selling pressure. This suggests that investors are more reluctant to sell at higher prices, potentially setting the stage for continued upward momentum in the market [2].
The increased institutional interest in XRP, facilitated by partnerships like the one between Coinbase and BlackRock, could signal a significant shift in the crypto market's custody landscape. As institutional investors seek secure, compliance-driven ways to engage with digital assets, XRP may become a more prominent player in mainstream finance.
References:
[1] https://u.today/coinbase-pushes-down-its-xrp-stash-4x-but-how-is-blackrock-related-to-this
[2] https://coincentral.com/blackrock-bitcoin-etf-surpasses-coinbase-and-binance-in-holdings/
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