Franklin Templeton Broadens Crypto ETF with XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK Inclusions and Reveals Strong XRP Holdings

Franklin Templeton has expanded its crypto index exchange-traded fund (ETF), EZPZ, by adding six new digital tokens effective December 1, 2025. The newly included assets are XRP, Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), Stellar Lumens (XLM), and Chainlink (LINK), which join the existing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) holdings, bringing the total to eight cryptocurrencies under the fund.

The expansion follows a rule change by the Cboe Exchange, approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which removed previous restrictions limiting EZPZ to only Bitcoin and Ether. A filing with the SEC dated November 24 confirmed that "the Fund is permitted to hold additional digital assets that are constituents of the Underlying Index." Franklin Templeton stated on X, "We’re making crypto E-Z-er P-Z-er than ever before, with a newly expanded token lineup in Franklin Crypto Index ETF ($EZPZ)." The fund will support in-kind creation and redemption of ETF units, in addition to cash-only processes, and follows a quarterly rebalancing cycle based on index provider standards.

In parallel, Franklin Templeton's separate XRP-focused ETF, ticker XRPZ, has demonstrated strong investor demand. On its first trading day, it attracted over $60 million, and data from SoSoValue showed that on December 1, it brought in $28.41 million, raising total net inflows to $114 million since inception. David Mann, Head of ETF Product and Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, emphasized XRP's role in international settlement processes.

Additionally, the firm is advancing towards a Solana spot ETF, with a Form 8-A filing to the SEC indicating readiness for public trading. The ETF, to be listed on NYSE Arca under ticker SOEZ, will hold physical SOL tokens and track the CF Benchmarks Solana Index. The SEC had extended its review multiple times from April to November 2025, but now only administrative steps remain, with market analysts expecting trading to commence soon unless objections arise.

Franklin Templeton also disclosed detailed holdings for its XRP spot ETF, revealing 53.22 million XRP valued at approximately $107.08 million, with a net asset value (NAV) of $78.67 million. The market value exceeding NAV indicates a premium paid by investors, reflecting strong confidence and demand for regulated crypto exposure.