Ethereum News Today: Investors Gain Staking Rewards via Grayscale's Pioneering Crypto ETPs

Grayscale Investments has launched the first U.S.-listed spot crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) to enable staking for Ethereum and Solana, marking a significant milestone in the digital asset investment landscape. The move applies to the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE), Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), and Solana Trust (GSOL), which collectively manage $8.25 billion in assets under management (AUM). These products now allow investors to earn staking rewards while maintaining exposure to the underlying cryptocurrencies, a feature previously unavailable in U.S.-listed crypto ETPs Grayscale Adds Staking to Ethereum and Solana Investment^[1].

Grayscale's ETHE and ETH, with $4.82 billion and $3.31 billion in net assets respectively, offer direct exposure to Ethereum, while GSOL, holding $122.5 million in AUM, provides access to Solana. The firm's staking mechanism operates through institutional custodians and a network of validator providers, aiming to secure the networks while aligning with fund objectives. This innovation positions Grayscale as the first U.S. firm to integrate staking into spot crypto ETPs, according to the company's October 6, 2025, announcement Grayscale Launches First Staking Spot Crypto ETPs in U.S.^[2].

The development follows recent regulatory progress, including the SEC's approval of in-kind creation and redemption mechanisms for crypto ETFs and the approval of Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC), the first multi-crypto ETP in the U.S. market. Peter Mintzberg, Grayscale's CEO, emphasized that staking represents "first-mover innovation" and aligns with the firm's mission to deliver tangible value to investors. The passive staking approach is designed to enhance long-term network resilience while generating rewards for investors without requiring direct asset management Grayscale Launches First US-Listed Spot Crypto ETFs Allowing …^[3].

Market dynamics further underscore the significance of this launch. Digital asset investment products saw record inflows of $5.95 billion in the week leading up to October 5, 2025, with Ethereum and Bitcoin leading the surge. Analysts attribute this growth to the SEC's increasing openness to regulated crypto products and the maturation of the blockchain ecosystem. Grayscale's staking ETPs are positioned to benefit from this trend, particularly as institutional adoption of crypto continues to rise.

The firm also highlighted its commitment to investor education, releasing a report titled Staking 101: Secure the Blockchain, Earn Rewards to explain the mechanics and benefits of staking. Grayscale plans to expand staking to additional products, pending regulatory approvals, and maintain its focus on transparent reporting and investor-centric practices. The integration of staking into ETHE and ETH, alongside the pending uplisting of GSOL, reflects the firm's strategy to leverage its $35 billion AUM platform to pioneer new opportunities in the digital asset space Grayscale Launches First Staking Spot Crypto ETPs in U.S.^[2].