BlackRock Lays Groundwork for Staked ETH ETF

BlackRock’s move signals the next phase of Ethereum ETF competition as major issuers push to add staking yield for investors.

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Posted November 20, 2025 at 7:02 am ET.

Asset management giant BlackRock has filed a Delaware statutory trust registration for the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, indicating plans to expand its crypto offerings by enabling staking capabilities.

The registration typically precedes a formal ETF application with the SEC, and follows Nasdaq’s filing to allow staking for BlackRock’s existing iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA).

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BlackRock is among several major asset managers seeking to add staking features to their Ethereum ETFs, which would allow the funds to earn yield by locking up ether to validate Ethereum network transactions.

The total amount of ETH staked has been steadily increasing, reaching around 35.7 million ETH locked in the network, worth $108 billion. At present, the amount staked represents around 30% of the asset’s circulating supply.