Rothschild Investment Acquires Stake in Bitwise XRP ETF

Chicago-based Rothschild Investment LLC has made a strategic investment in the digital asset space by taking a position in the Bitwise $XRP ETF. The firm’s latest 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reveals its acquisition of 6,300 shares in the ETF.

$XRP ETF Joins Portfolio in Third Quarter

As of September 30, the value of Rothschild’s holdings in the Bitwise $XRP ETF was recorded at $104,769. The investment was listed under CUSIP 09174F107 in the third quarter report, indicating it as a recent addition to the company’s portfolio.

Rothschild Investment’s filing with the SEC highlights its position in the Bitwise $XRP ETF, valued at $104,769 as of the end of September.

The Bitwise $XRP ETF began trading in November 2025, providing investors indirect exposure to the Ripple-linked digital asset, $XRP, without the need for direct purchase or custody. Bitwise is renowned for its crypto-focused investment products.

Despite the spotlight on the $XRP ETF, Rothschild Investment’s overall portfolio significance remains relatively minor, given its total reportable assets amounting to approximately $2.69 billion.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Positions Take Center Stage

Rothschild Investment’s largest crypto asset holding is in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, where the company holds 40,188 shares valued at about $1.9 million. The portfolio also includes $911,300 in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF, $335,160 in Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF, $125,113 in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF, $118,100 in VanEck Bitcoin ETF, $116,802 in Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, and $2,107 in Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund.

This positions Rothschild with a cumulative investment across seven different Bitcoin vehicles totaling approximately $3.51 million. Additionally, it has investments worth $538,622 in Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF and $476,500 in Bitwise Ethereum ETF.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate Rothschild’s crypto-focused investments, the $XRP ETF remains a smaller component within its digital asset strategy.

Equity Stakes in Digital Asset Firms

Apart from cryptocurrency investment products, Rothschild Investment holds shares in publicly traded companies within the digital asset ecosystem. The firm has invested in 24,250 shares of Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF, valued at $615,223, and holds a $38,360 position in Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF.

Rothschild’s diversified portfolio extends to $530,763 in shares of Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, alongside investments of $86,681 in Coinbase Global, $125,060 in Block, and $42,980 in Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms.