SEC filing reveals $71 million XRP ETF claims exaggerated by 1,000 times

1. Brookstone Capital Management reported 12,380 XRPI ETF shares valued at $71,059 on June 30, 2026 Newsworthy Reliable Neutral
2. Social media misinterpreted SEC data, inflating XRP ETF value to $71 million by using outdated units Newsworthy Reliable Negative
3. SEC changed Form 13F reporting units in 2023 from thousands to the nearest dollar, causing confusion Relevant Reliable Neutral
4. Brookstone had disclosed similar holdings in the prior quarter, showing no new large position Relevant Reliable Neutral
5. The XRPI ETF invests in XRP futures, not direct XRP tokens, so reported shares reflect fund exposure, not ownership Relevant Reliable Neutral
6. Dividing reported value by shares yields about $5.74 per share, inconsistent with $71 million valuation Relevant Reliable Negative
7. Brookstone increased XRPI shares by 11.1% from March 31 to June 30, 2026, but total value declined 15.9% Relevant Reliable Neutral

Type: standard news · Analysis confidence: 95%

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