BlackRock has submitted a filing for its first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is built around staking Ethereum, marking a formal attempt to secure approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for such a product.
While BlackRock already manages an Ethereum fund valued at over eleven billion dollars, this proposed ETF would operate independently and offer investors direct exposure to staking rewards for the first time.
Why a Staked Ethereum ETF Matters
A staked ETF differs from a standard Ethereum fund. Staking is a process where users lock up their ETH to support the network's security and earn rewards. BlackRock's new ETF aims to provide this exposure within a regulated and easily tradable structure. This is significant because many investors are interested in staking but prefer to avoid the technical complexities of running validator software or managing locked assets.
This filing arrives at a time of increasing interest in Ethereum staking. Data from the Ethereum Foundation indicates that over thirty percent of all ETH currently in circulation is already staked. This trend suggests growing confidence in Ethereum's transition to a proof-of-stake system, which is designed to reduce energy consumption and enhance security.
🚨BREAKING: BlackRock has filed for a new Staked $ETH ETF, its first crypto ETF designed to pass staking yield back to shareholders.
Unlike its existing spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum ETFs, this structure introduces a yield component – along with new custodial and validator… pic.twitter.com/6Wm2ds7QMq
— FinancialPress.com (@FinancialPress_) December 8, 2025
BlackRock's strategic move is reminiscent of the impact of Bitcoin ETFs. Prior to their approval, traditional investors were often hesitant to acquire or hold Bitcoin directly. Once regulated ETFs became available, adoption surged, and Bitcoin trading volumes on public exchanges reached unprecedented levels. A similar trajectory could now be observed for Ethereum staking products.
BlackRock ETFs Performance
On October 6th, the ETF ticker $IBIT, which is now nearing one hundred billion dollars in assets under management, has become BlackRock's most profitable ETF by a substantial margin. The fund's rapid expansion and strong performance have elevated it above its other offerings, underscoring both investor demand and effective management strategies.
$IBIT a hair away from $100 billion, is now the most profitable ETF for BlackRock by a good amount now based on current aum. Check out the ages of the rest of the Top 10. Absurd. pic.twitter.com/E8ZMI2wynx
— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) October 6, 2025
Given its current scale, $IBIT is a significant contributor to the firm's revenue, reflecting broader trends in the popularity of ETFs that offer a combination of liquidity, performance, and market relevance for both retail and institutional investors.
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