BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF, Offering Investors Rewards and Exposure
BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) started trading on Nasdaq Thursday, giving investors the ability to earn staking rewards while holding Ethereum (ETH). Unlike prior spot ETH ETFs, ETHB stakes a portion of its holdings on the Ethereum network, combining price exposure with potential yield.
The fund is BlackRock’s third crypto ETF and its first to include staking, joining the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), which currently manage about $55 billion and $6.5 billion, respectively.
“This is about investor choice,” said Jay Jacobs, BlackRock’s U.S. head of equity ETFs. “Some investors want total returns that combine ETH price movements with staking rewards.”
Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system allows holders to lock up coins to validate transactions and earn rewards. ETHB bridges the gap for investors who previously hesitated to move ETH into ETFs because staking benefits were unavailable. The ETF also offers institutional-grade custody, brokerage access, and portfolio integration.
The fund carries a 0.25% sponsor fee, temporarily lowered to 0.12% on the first $2.5 billion in assets for the first year. BlackRock expects interest from retail investors, financial advisors, and institutions.
BlackRock oversees roughly $130 billion in crypto investment products and captured about 95% of digital asset ETP flows in 2025. Jacobs noted that adoption of digital asset ETFs remains in its early stages, with many investors taking ETHB as a first step into crypto.
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