Grayscale Launches First U.S. Crypto ETFs With Staking Enabled

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Grayscale has enabled staking for its Ethereum ETFs (ETHE, ETH) and Solana Trust (GSOL), marking a first in the U.S. spot crypto ETF market.

This move allows investors to earn passive rewards through staking without leaving traditional brokerage platforms.

GSOL may become one of the first spot Solana ETPs with staking, reinforcing Grayscale’s market leadership.

Grayscale Investments has taken a bold step forward in digital asset innovation by enabling staking in its Ethereum and Solana investment products, making it the first U.S.-listed spot crypto ETP provider to do so.

Investors can now gain exposure to staking rewards through Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE), Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), and Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL), all while using a traditional brokerage account.

With this move, Grayscale provides investors a way to participate in blockchain consensus mechanisms like Ethereum’s proof-of-stake without the usual complexity of self-custody or setting up validator nodes.

According to CEO Peter Mintzberg, “Staking in our spot Ethereum and Solana funds is exactly the kind of first mover innovation Grayscale was built to deliver.”

Grayscale will use institutional custodians and a network of validator providers to stake passively, supporting protocol security and long-term value growth. The firm emphasized that its products remain true to their core mandates of spot asset exposure while adding this new staking benefit.

GSOL Set for Uplisting as a Spot Solana ETP With Staking

While GSOL is currently quoted on OTC Markets and not yet an exchange-traded product (ETP), Grayscale disclosed that regulatory approval is pending for its uplisting.

If approved, GSOL would become one of the first Solana spot ETPs to include staking rewards, a major advancement for both institutional and retail access to crypto yield strategies.

As part of its investor-first approach, Grayscale also released a new educational guide titled “Staking 101: Secure the Blockchain, Earn Rewards”, explaining the mechanics and benefits of staking in plain terms.

Grayscale’s decision signals a growing trend in the crypto ETP space to not only offer price exposure but also income generation, especially as institutions seek yield in the crypto market.

As regulators continue to refine their stance on crypto ETFs, Grayscale's initiative may accelerate the integration of staking across more products in the near future.