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BlackRock's Staked Ethereum ETF Drives Market Optimism

March 13, 2026, 06:00 PM154 words10 sources
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BlackRock's Staked Ethereum ETF Drives Market Optimism

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BlackRock launched its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) on Nasdaq on March 12, 2026, marking the firm’s first yield-bearing crypto ETF and a significant step towards mainstream adoption of staking rewards. The ETF aims to stake 70-95% of its holdings, offering investors exposure to both price appreciation and staking income, distributed monthly. Initial market response was positive, with ETHB attracting $43.48 million in inflows on its first day, alongside $15.5 million in trading volume. Fidelity’s FETH led inflows with over $52 million. BlackRock temporarily lowered the fee to 0.12% until the fund reaches $2.5 billion in assets. Coinbase Prime provides custody and staking services. The launch spurred a 4% increase in Ethereum’s price, pushing the total crypto market cap above $2.5 trillion. While some Solana ETFs saw mixed flows, Bitcoin ETFs continued to accumulate assets, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading inflows. Analysts describe the launch as 'very solid' and a mainstream ratification of staking rewards.

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