Grayscale Adds ETH and SOL Staking to Crypto Investment Products in Historic U.S. First

Grayscale has made crypto industry history by becoming the first company to integrate staking capabilities into U.S.-listed spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded products. The groundbreaking update enables staking for Grayscale's Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE), Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), and Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL), providing investors with passive income opportunities from proof-of-stake blockchain networks. The Grayscale ETHE fund manages approximately $4.82 billion in net assets, while the ETH mini trust oversees $3.31 billion. The GSOL trust currently maintains $122.5 million in assets under management. This strategic enhancement allows investors to earn blockchain rewards without the technical complexities of directly holding or managing digital assets. Staking represents the fundamental mechanism powering proof-of-stake networks like Ethereum and Solana, where participants validate transactions and enhance network security while receiving token rewards. Grayscale will implement passive staking through institutional custodians and validator networks, balancing network participation with investment fund objectives. While ETHE and ETH provide ether exposure, GSOL holds solana and currently trades over-the-counter, with potential exchange listing pending regulatory approval that could position it among the first Solana ETPs featuring integrated staking capabilities.