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Grayscale has added staking to its Ethereum ETFs (ETHE, ETH), the first U.S. spot crypto ETFs to do so.
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The firm also enabled staking for its Solana Trust (GSOL), which may soon convert into an ETF.
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Staking will be handled by institutional custodians and validator partners, generating additional yield for investors.
Grayscale Launches First Spot ETFs with Staking
Grayscale has become the first U.S. asset manager to introduce staking rewards to its spot Ethereum ETFs, marking a new milestone in crypto investing. The company announced that both the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and the Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH) will now earn staking yields on behalf of shareholders.
In addition, Grayscale has activated staking for its Solana Trust (GSOL), a closed-end product currently awaiting SEC approval to convert into an ETF. Once approved, GSOL could be among the first Solana-based spot ETFs offering staking rewards.
Institutional Staking and Industry Impact
Grayscale said staking will occur passively through trusted custodians and validator partners, helping secure the Ethereum and Solana networks while generating additional yield.
CEO Peter Mintzberg emphasized that the move aligns with Grayscale’s mission to “turn new opportunities like staking into tangible value for investors.”
This marks the first time U.S.-listed spot ETFs under the Securities Act of 1933 have added staking. It comes as the SEC prepares to approve several Solana ETF applications once the current government shutdown ends.
