Grayscale Introduces Staking on Ethereum and Solana ETPs
Grayscale, a leading crypto asset manager, has announced the launch of staking for its US-listed exchange-traded products (ETPs), offering investors the chance to earn passive income while maintaining exposure to top networks.
The launch includes:
These are the first US crypto funds to offer staking.
Peter Mintzberg, CEO, said:
“Grayscale was built to deliver first-mover innovation and staking in our spot Ethereum and Solana funds shows just that.”
As a leading global issuer of digital asset-focused ETFs by assets under management (AUM), Grayscale can monetize a range of opportunities, including staking.
How Grayscale’s Staking Works
Grayscale’s Ethereum and Solana products enable investors to stake their cryptocurrencies while remaining exposed to the assets and earning staking rewards. Through institutional custodians and validator providers, staking is safe and compliant.
Both ETHE and ETH are not traditional mutual funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940 but are exchange-traded products registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Investors do not own Ethereum or Solana directly but can access the products through regular brokerage accounts.
As of September 30, Grayscale manages $35 billion in assets.
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Effects on Institutional Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has started reviewing Ether staking ETFs, opening the door to potential institutional Ethereum investments.
Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research, said this is a major structural change in the flow of institutional capital and a game-changer for yield-driven participation.
The REX-Osprey Solana Staking ETF began trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange in July, recording inflows of over $12 million on the first day. According to SEC filings, the fund allows holding the majority of spot assets directly, with staking rewards distributed to investors.
The SEC has also approved several Ether and Bitcoin ETPs enabling crypto-to-crypto operations, meaning institutions do not need to convert virtual currency to fiat before participating.
Why This Matters
Grayscale’s staking launch is significant for US investors as it combines traditional finance with blockchain. By enabling staking within ETPs, Grayscale provides a profitable and lower-risk way to earn rewards, setting the stage for greater institutional adoption of yield products in crypto.
