# Grayscale raises Bitcoin, XRP, Solana weight in GDLC ETF, trims ETH

**Published:** 2026-08-06T16:13:43.363Z  
**Topic:** Ripple Xrp  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/a7d7f73c-e252-449f-9b87-45890eefed8c

Grayscale’s GDLC ETF now holds 75.54% BTC, 3.98% XRP and 2.54% SOL after quarterly rebalance, cutting ETH to 13.30% – see the exact allocation shift.

Grayscale’s CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (GDLC) increased Bitcoin, XRP and Solana weightings while reducing Ethereum’s share in its latest quarterly rebalance, a move that nudges the fund’s large‑cap tilt toward the three biggest tokens [1].

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| BTC weight | 75.54% (up from 75.53%) |
| ETH weight | 13.30% (down from 13.43%) |
| XRP weight | 3.98% (up from 3.88%) |
| SOL weight | 2.54% (up from 2.52%) |
| Catalyst | Quarterly rebalancing per CoinDesk 5 Index methodology [1] |

## Allocation shift details  
Grayscale’s rebalancing followed the CoinDesk 5 Index rules, which kept the same five assets—Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and BNB—in the fund but adjusted their relative sizes. Bitcoin’s allocation rose by 0.01 percentage point to 75.54%, while Ethereum fell by 0.13 percentage point to 13.30% [1]. XRP and Solana each gained 0.10 percentage point, reaching 3.98% and 2.54% respectively, and BNB remained unchanged at 4.64% [1]. No new tokens were added or removed; the changes reflect buying and selling of existing holdings to meet the target weights.

## Market context and price action  
The ETF’s weight changes come as Bitcoin trades near $64,700, up roughly 1% in the past 24 hours, while XRP slipped more than 2% to $1.05 amid Senate uncertainty over the “Clarity Act” [1]. Despite the mixed price moves, the fund’s market cap sits at about $357 million, with a 24‑hour trading volume of $11.7 k [3]. The modest volume suggests limited immediate impact on broader market liquidity, but the reallocation underscores institutional confidence in the top three large‑cap tokens relative to altcoins, which have seen declining open interest [2].

## Tokenomics snapshot  
Each GDLC share now represents approximately 0.0003 BTC, 0.0021 ETH, 1.0633 XRP and 0.0099 SOL [1]. The slight weight adjustments translate to marginal changes in per‑share exposure, but they signal Grayscale’s intent to keep the fund aligned with the CoinDesk index’s criteria for market‑cap dominance and liquidity.

## What to watch
- **Ethereum allocation** – any further cuts could signal a shift away from ETH in large‑cap ETFs.  
- **XRP price** – watch for moves around the $1.00 level as Senate action on the Clarity Act unfolds.  
- **ETF rebalancing dates** – the next quarterly review, typically in three months, will reveal whether the current tilt persists.

Grayscale’s modest rebalancing highlights a continued preference for Bitcoin, XRP and Solana within institutional‑grade crypto products, while Ethereum’s slight downgrade raises questions about its relative appeal as the market consolidates around the biggest assets.

## Sources
1. Coingape — [BREAKING: Grayscale Raises XRP, Bitcoin & Solana Weightage in GDLC ETF, Trims ETH](https://coingape.com/grayscale-raises-xrp-bitcoin-solana-weightage-gdlc-etf-trims-eth/)
2. CoinDesk — [Bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) benefit as altcoins lose their luster: Crypto...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/06/bitcoin-ether-benefit-as-traders-seek-safety-of-largest-tokens)
3. Coinbase — [Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (GDLC) Stock Price... | Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/en-gb/stock/GDLC)

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