Ethereum received a major boost as the first U.S. Ethereum staking ETF officially began trading, offering investors exposure to both ETH’s price and staking rewards.
REX Shares has introduced the REX-Osprey ETH + Staking ETF ($ESK), combining spot Ethereum holdings with on-chain staking yield. This makes it possible for investors to benefit from ETH price appreciation while also receiving regular monthly distributions, similar to income-based products in traditional finance.
The fund launch signals growing institutional interest in Ethereum, as staking reduces the liquid supply of ETH and could potentially support higher prices. Investors may see attractive annual yields between 3% and 5% from staking, making this ETF appealing to both retail and institutional players.
Meanwhile, Grayscale is preparing to stake a large portion of its ETH holdings. Blockchain data shows that more than 40,000 ETH were moved recently, likely as part of a strategy to prepare 1.5 million ETH for validator operations. This move highlights Grayscale’s intent to join the staking market once regulatory approval is secured.
The SEC will make final decisions on Ethereum ETF approvals next month. Analysts believe that if staking is allowed, other issuers will quickly follow, tying up even more ETH supply and potentially increasing demand. This could mark a turning point for Ethereum by blending Wall Street adoption with decentralized yield opportunities.
If the SEC approves wider staking features, Ethereum could set the stage for a new generation of yield-focused ETFs, reshaping the landscape of digital asset investing.
