BlackRock is taking a significant step toward offering a Staked Ethereum ETF, as evidenced by a new Delaware statutory trust registration filed on November 19, 2025.
- The Entity: The filing names the trust the “iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF,” a strong indicator that a formal submission under the Securities Act of 1933 is coming soon.
- The Timing: This registration, spotted by ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, shows the trust was incorporated in Delaware on November 19, with BlackRock Advisors LLC listed via agent Daniel Schwieger.
- Significance: This would be BlackRock’s first fund focused specifically on staked ETH. It aims to give institutional investors regulated access to staking rewards without the need to manage validator infrastructure themselves, catering to the growing interest in yield-bearing digital assets.
- What’s Next: The Delaware registration is generally the final step before the public SEC filing. Once submitted, the application will begin the regulatory review process, which is expected to take several months.
The creation of the “iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF” entity confirms that BlackRock is ready to expand its crypto product line into staking-based offerings.
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