Goldman Sachs Reduces Crypto ETF Holdings in Q1 2026

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: May 18 2026

SOL-3.323%

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Holdings Shift: Goldman Sachs reported no holdings in XRP-linked ETFs in its Q1 2026 13F filing, down from nearly $154 million in Q4 2025, indicating a cautious stance towards the XRP market outlook.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Reductions: While maintaining over $700 million in Bitcoin ETFs, Goldman Sachs reduced its positions in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund by approximately 10%, and cut its Ethereum ETF holdings by about 70%, reflecting a reassessment of its crypto market strategy.
Increased Crypto Equity Exposure: The bank significantly raised its stakes in Circle and Galaxy Digital by 249% and 205%, respectively, while also increasing positions in Coinbase, Robinhood, and PayPal, suggesting a belief in greater growth potential within crypto-related equities.
Mining and Infrastructure Cuts: Concurrently, Goldman Sachs reduced investments in mining companies like BitMine, Bit Digital, and Riot Platforms, indicating a cautious approach towards traditional crypto infrastructure, possibly to reallocate resources to more promising firms.

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Technical Analysis for SOL

Technical Sentiment Analysis for Solana (SOL). As of , Solana (SOL) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 8 technical signals, shows that 4 indicators are flashing buy, while 4 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for SOL stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, SOL is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Solana (SOL) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	64.921	70.25	76.341	81.67	87.761	93.09	99.181
Fibonacci	70.25	74.613	77.308	81.67	86.033	88.728	93.09

About SOL

Solana is a highly functional open source project that banks on blockchain technology’s permissionless nature to provide decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. While the idea and initial work on the project began in 2017, Solana was officially launched in March 2020 by the Solana Foundation with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.To learn more about this project, check out our deep dive of Solana.The Solana protocol is designed to facilitate decentralized app (DApp) creation. It aims to improve scalability by introducing a proof-of-history (PoH) consensus combined with the underlying proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus of the blockchain.Because of the innovative hybrid consensus model, Solana enjoys interest from small-time traders and institutional traders alike. A significant focus for the Solana Foundation is to make decentralized finance accessible on a larger scale.

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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