iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF

iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides investors with exposure to the price performance of ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, along with rewards generated from staking a substantial portion of its holdings. Managed by BlackRock, the fund stakes between 70% and 95% of its ether assets on-chain through validators operated by partners such as Figment, Galaxy Digital, and Attestant, with custody provided by Coinbase and Anchorage Digital. This structure captures staking yields from Ethereum's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, where pledged ether helps secure the network and validate transactions, distributing approximately 82% of gross rewards monthly to shareholders after service fees. Unlike traditional spot ether products, it offers potential incremental returns beyond price appreciation by participating in Ethereum's security model, making ether exposure accessible via standard brokerage accounts without the need for direct wallet management or node operations. Launched in 2026, iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF holds a focused portfolio primarily consisting of ether and related staking positions, operating within the digital assets segment to bridge traditional finance with blockchain-based yield generation.