21Shares Proposes Staking for Ethereum ETF in New Filing

Big changes could be coming to Ethereum ETFs. A new 19b-4 filing reveals that Cboe BZX Exchange wants to add ETH staking to its Ethereum ETP—but first, it needs the SEC’s approval.

Teaming up with the fund’s sponsor, this proposal could give investors a whole new way to earn rewards while holding Ethereum, shaking up the crypto investment space.

Bloomberg’s James Seyffart first broke the news on X, later mentioning that if the SEC signs off, the final decision should land by late October.

Could Ethereum ETFs with staking finally become a thing? With pro-crypto politicians taking power in the U.S. and a shake-up at the SEC, the odds might be looking better than before.

If approved, investors would not only hold Ethereum in ETFs but also earn staking rewards, bringing proof-of-stake benefits to traditional finance for the first time.

The idea of staking in spot Ethereum ETFs isn’t new. When issuers first proposed it, they were forced to abandon the concept to satisfy the SEC under Gary Gensler. But times are changing, and so might the regulatory stance.

With Mark Uyeda now acting as SEC chair, 21Shares has taken the lead—becoming the first ETF issuer in the U.S. to reintroduce the idea of staking within a spot Ethereum ETF.

Imagine earning staking rewards without leaving the world of traditional finance—that’s exactly what this proposed Ethereum ETF feature could offer. More than just a new tool for passive income, it’s a bold step toward merging traditional investment vehicles with the future of digital assets.