BlackRock's Staked ETH ETF Sees $15.5M on Debut

The new iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) had a strong first day of trading, though it trailed similar Solana staking ETFs.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:03am

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BlackRock's new staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund, the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB), saw $15.5 million in trading volume on its first day of trading on Thursday. While a solid debut, it trailed the $55.4 million and $33.7 million in volume seen by similar Solana staking ETFs that launched last year.

Why it matters

The launch of ETHB adds to BlackRock's growing crypto product lineup, which includes its flagship Bitcoin and Ethereum trust ETFs. The strong debut for ETHB signals continued institutional investor appetite for exposure to staked Ethereum, which offers a yield through network validation.

The details

ETHB invests 80% in staked Ether and 20% in Ether, with staking rewards distributed monthly. The fund is backed by $106.7 million in net assets and charges a 0.25% sponsor fee, reduced to 0.12% on the first $2.5 billion in assets. Staking is handled by Figment, Galaxy Digital, and Bitwise-owned Attestant.

  • ETHB launched and began trading on March 13, 2026.
  • The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) debuted in October 2025 with $55.4 million in volume.
  • The REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF (SSK) debuted in July 2025 with $33.7 million in volume.

The players

BlackRock

An American multinational investment management corporation and the world's largest asset manager, with over $10 trillion in assets under management.

iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB)

BlackRock's new exchange-traded fund that invests in and stakes Ether (ETH), locking up the tokens on the Ethereum blockchain to capture staking rewards.

James Seyffart

A Bloomberg ETF analyst who commented on ETHB's strong debut trading volume.

Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL)

A similar Solana staking ETF that debuted in October 2025 with $55.4 million in trading volume.

REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF (SSK)

Another Solana staking ETF that debuted in July 2025 with $33.7 million in trading volume.

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What they’re saying

“Very, very solid for a day 1 ETF launch.”

— James Seyffart, ETF Analyst (X)

What’s next

BlackRock is also looking to offer a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, which would sell covered call options on Bitcoin futures to generate yield.

The takeaway

The strong debut of BlackRock's staked Ethereum ETF demonstrates continued institutional investor appetite for crypto exposure, particularly in yield-generating products like staking. This launch adds to BlackRock's growing crypto product lineup and signals the firm's commitment to the space.