BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) Gains Popularity Among Investors
Ethereum has seen a recent rebound, but the year remains challenging for crypto assets. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is down 11.6% in 2026 and the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) has fallen by 18.1%. Despite modest net inflows of $565 million into US-listed spot crypto ETFs this year, BlackRock’s ETHB stands out as a top performer. Since its March launch, ETHB has attracted over $650 million in assets under management (AUM), significantly more than the $85 million flowing into ETHA. While both funds track ether and charge 0.25% fees, ETHB distinguishes itself by staking between 70-95% of its holdings—currently around 77%. This generates yield for investors through Ethereum’s validation process. ETHB has outperformed ETHA in total returns since inception with an approximate gain of 18%, compared to ETHA's 17.5%. The difference is attributed to staking rewards, which are distributed monthly after BlackRock retains 18% as a fee.
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