This move represents its first formal attempt to secure approval from the US SEC for a product built around staking.
While BlackRock already manages an Ethereum fund worth more than eleven billion dollars, the proposed ETF would operate separately and give investors direct exposure to staking rewards for the first time.
Why a Staked Ethereum ETF Matters
A staked ETF is different from a standard Ethereum fund. Staking is a process where users lock up their ETH to help secure the network and earn rewards. BlackRock’s new ETF aims to offer this exposure inside a regulated and easy to trade structure. That matters because many investors are curious about staking but do not want the technical responsibility of running validator software or managing locked assets.
This filing comes at a time when interest in Ethereum staking is rising. According to data from the Ethereum Foundation, more than thirty percent of all ETH in circulation is already staked. The trend reflects growing confidence in Ethereum’s shift to proof of stake, a system designed to reduce energy use and strengthen security.
🚨BREAKING: BlackRock has filed for a new Staked $ETH ETF, its first crypto ETF designed to pass staking yield back to shareholders.
Unlike its existing spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum ETFs, this structure introduces a yield component – along with new custodial and validator… pic.twitter.com/6Wm2ds7QMq
— FinancialPress.com (@FinancialPress_) December 8, 2025
BlackRock’s move mirrors what happened with Bitcoin ETFs. Before approval, traditional investors were hesitant to buy or hold Bitcoin directly. Once regulated ETFs entered the market, adoption accelerated, and Bitcoin trading volume on public exchanges reached record highs. A similar pattern could now unfold with Ethereum staking products.
More About Blackrock ETFs
On October 6th, $IBIT, now just shy of reaching one hundred billion dollars in assets under management, became BlackRock’s most profitable ETF by a significant margin. The fund’s rapid growth and strong performance have propelled it past other offerings, highlighting both investor demand and effective management strategies.
$IBIT a hair away from $100 billion, is now the most profitable ETF for BlackRock by a good amount now based on current aum. Check out the ages of the rest of the Top 10. Absurd. pic.twitter.com/E8ZMI2wynx
— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) October 6, 2025
With its current scale, $IBIT stands out as a key driver of revenue for the firm, reflecting broader trends in the popularity of ETFs that combine liquidity, performance, and market relevance for both retail and institutional investors.
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