Grayscale Launches First Spot ETH Staking ETF in the U.S.

Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest digital asset-focused investment platform, announced Monday that it has introduced staking capabilities for select spot crypto ETFs, a first for digital asset exchange-traded funds in America.

What’s the Scoop?

• First-to-Market: Grayscale's ETHE and ETH have become the first U.S.-listed spot crypto ETFs offering staking rewards. The OTC-traded Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) has also enabled staking and is seeking regulatory approval to uplist as an ETF.
• Easy Access: With one purchase, investors can now earn network staking rewards while maintaining exposure to ETH and SOL, directly through regulated investment vehicles.
• Institutional Integration: Grayscale said staking operations will be conducted via institutional custodians and a diverse validator network, helping secure underlying networks while supporting long-term resilience.
• CEO Commentary: “Staking in our spot Ethereum and Solana funds is exactly the kind of first-mover innovation Grayscale was built to deliver,” said Peter Mintzberg, Grayscale’s CEO. “As the #1 digital asset-focused ETF issuer by AUM, our platform is uniquely positioned to turn opportunities like staking into tangible value for investors.”