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Farmers & Merchants Investment Inc., a bank holding company with $4.1 billion in assets under management, disclosed in a July 2026 SEC 13F filing that it holds positions in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), the Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP), and Robinhood Markets (HOOD). The disclosure highlights the growing embrace of digital assets by traditional finance firms. The article notes that IBIT, launched in January 2024, was trading around $37.53, roughly 50% below its all-time high of $71.82. The Bitwise XRP ETF, launched in November 2025, was at $12.92, also more than 50% below its peak. Robinhood stock, which joined the S&P 500 in September 2025, was trading at $106.69, 30% below its all-time high. The filing values the disclosed holdings at approximately $84,003 combined.
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Anand Sinha Tue, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT | 1 min read
Farmers & Merchants Investment Inc., a bank holding company with $4.1 billion in assets under management (AUM), has disclosed exposure to Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD).
- Bitcoin is the world's largest cryptocurrency.
- XRP is the sixth-largest cryptocurrency.
- Robinhood is a Menlo Park, California-based e-trading brokerage platform known for its stock, cryptocurrency, and tokenized stock offerings.
SEC Filing Details
In a 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Farmers & Merchants Investment Inc. revealed holdings in:
- BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT): $8,689
- Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP): $27,681
- Robinhood (HOOD): $47,633
Tracking Long-Term Price Action
- IBIT: Launched in January 2024 following SEC approval, it is the largest spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. The fund reached an all-time high (ATH) of $71.82 on Oct. 6, 2025, and was trading around 50% lower at $37.53 at the time of writing.
- Bitwise XRP ETF: Launched in November 2025 following the success of multiple crypto ETFs. The fund hit an ATH of $26.88 on Jan. 6, 2026, and was trading more than 50% lower at $12.92.
- Robinhood (HOOD): Went public in July 2021 and joined the S&P 500 index in September 2025. The stock reached an ATH of $153.86 on Oct. 6, 2025, and was trading 30% lower at $106.69.
Significance
Farmers & Merchants Investment Inc.'s latest disclosure highlights how traditional finance (TradFi) firms have increasingly embraced digital assets.
This story was originally published by TheStreet on Jul 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the MARKETS section. Add TheStreet as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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$4.1 Billion Bank Holding Company Discloses Crypto and Robinhood Exposure