Grayscale Investments has set a new industry precedent by enabling staking for its Ethereum and Solana products—the first such move among U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded products (ETPs).
The company announced that Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH) now support staking, allowing investors to earn rewards without directly managing digital wallets.
Grayscale also activated staking for its Solana Trust (GSOL), which trades over-the-counter and could become a spot Solana ETP pending regulatory approval.
This development marks a significant step in bridging traditional finance and blockchain ecosystems. It gives mainstream investors exposure to Ethereum and Solana’s network rewards through regulated vehicles.
However, Grayscale noted that ETHE and ETH are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and therefore lack certain investor protections. Despite the risks, this move reflects growing institutional confidence in staking as a sustainable revenue model and an evolving phase of crypto integration into traditional markets.
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