BlackRock Launches Its First Staked Ether ETF, ETHB, on Nasdaq
Ethereum uses a proof-of-stake mechanism that allows holders to help secure the network and earn rewards by staking their tokens. BlackRock’s existing spot Ether ETF, ETHA, only tracks the cryptocurrency’s price. ETHB combines spot exposure with staking income through traditional brokerage accounts, reflecting growing demand for yield-generating digital-asset products.
BlackRock listed the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) on Nasdaq on March 12, 2026. The fund recorded about $15.5 million in first-day trading volume and attracted roughly $43.5 million in inflows, launching with about $100 million in assets. Under normal conditions, it plans to stake 70%–95% of its Ether. A 0.12% fee applies for the first 12 months on the first $2.5 billion in assets.
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BlackRock manages about $14 trillion in assets and launched spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in January and July 2024, respectively. Its product strategy influences institutional capital flows, and the firm considers an asset's maturity, liquidity, scale and real-world utility before listing a fund. Demand remains concentrated in Bitcoin and Ether.
In a CNBC interview on March 13, 2026, digital assets chief Robert Mitchnick said BlackRock had no plans for now to follow rivals into “exotic” crypto ETFs. The company listed its staking Ether ETF, ETHB, on March 12. The fund recorded more than $15.5 million in first-day trading volume and $43.5 million in net inflows, giving investors exposure to both Ether's price and staking rewards.
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