JPMorgan Expands Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Holdings 174% in Q1 2026, Adds $162 Million Despite BTC Decline

According to JPMorgan Chase’s latest 13F filing, the bank significantly expanded its crypto-linked exchange-traded fund (ETF) holdings during Q1 2026, despite a 22% decline in Bitcoin prices during the period. The bank’s largest position increase came through the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), where holdings surged 174% to approximately 8.3 million shares, representing roughly $162 million in added value. JPMorgan also increased positions in the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB, up 900%), Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC, up 450%), and ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO, up 3,000%). The bank expanded Ethereum exposure through the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), up 36%, and initiated its first position in the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) with $523,000 in value. However, JPMorgan completely exited its Bitwise XRP ETF holdings.