Franklin Crypto ETF Expands to Include XRP, Solana, Dogecoin
- Franklin Crypto ETF includes XRP, Solana, Dogecoin.
- Institutional crypto exposure broadens.
- Altcoin prices rise sharply post-inclusion.
Franklin Templeton’s Crypto Index ETF has expanded to include XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin, announced on December 1, 2025, enhancing investor exposure to key digital assets.
This expansion signifies crypto’s increasing integration into mainstream finance, impacting asset prices positively; XRP rose 8.6%, SOL 5.5%, and DOGE 3.0% post-announcement.
The Franklin Crypto Index ETF has expanded to include XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE). The move, announced by Franklin Templeton, marks a significant expansion in altcoin inclusion, reflecting broader industry adoption. Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, commented on this development:
“We are committed to providing investors with diversified exposure to the evolving digital asset ecosystem. The expansion of the Franklin Crypto Index ETF reflects our belief in the maturation and diversification of crypto markets.” — Franklin Templeton Blog, November 2025
Key leadership involvement includes Jenny Johnson, CEO.
Franklin Templeton’s Robert Ross stated the objective to provide diversified exposure to leading altcoins. The ETF now encompasses Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, among others, ensuring alignment with liquid, widely held digital assets. This strategic addition enhances investor access.
The immediate market response saw XRP rising by 8.6%, Solana by 5.5%, and Dogecoin by 3.0% within 24 hours of the announcement. This indicates a positive market reception to expanded institutional interest in these assets.
The financial implications are notable with first-day inflows reaching $587 million for XRP. Broader national and institutional support demonstrates growing confidence in crypto as a legitimate asset class. The ETF’s assets under management stand at $1.2 billion.
Further institutional custody flow increases for XRP, SOL, and DOGE have been observed, spurred by this ETF’s growth. On-chain data shows increases in large wallet accumulations, suggesting heightened institutional focus for these tokens.
Potential outcomes from this development could include enhanced institutional validation of other altcoins and increased investor engagement. Previously, Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant inflows upon similar ETF announcements, illustrating the transformative impact of such decisions.
