Franklin Templeton has expanded the asset mix of its Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ), adding XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, XLM, and LINK to the fund. The change was announced on December 2 and follows a filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 24.
Broader exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum
The update marks a notable shift for the ETF, which had previously centered on Bitcoin and Ethereum. By including a wider group of major cryptocurrencies, Franklin Templeton is positioning the product to reflect a broader portion of the digital asset market rather than only its two largest tokens.
The newly added assets represent different segments of the crypto ecosystem, including payments-focused tokens, smart contract platforms, and other widely followed large-cap cryptocurrencies. For investors, that means the ETF may offer more diversified exposure through a single regulated vehicle instead of requiring separate holdings across multiple coins.
Institutional product design under regulatory scrutiny
According to the disclosed information, the expansion is intended not only to diversify the portfolio but also to maintain operational clarity. That point is significant in the current regulatory environment, where fund managers must balance product innovation with transparent structures, defined methodologies, and compliance expectations.
As spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have already become an important bridge between traditional finance and digital assets, broader index-based crypto ETFs could represent the next stage of institutional product development. The inclusion of XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, XLM, and LINK may also increase attention on whether other asset managers will pursue similar multi-asset crypto fund strategies.
Overall, Franklin Templeton’s move highlights a growing effort by established financial firms to build more comprehensive crypto investment products while remaining within familiar ETF frameworks.