General
Will the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approve a Staked Ethereum ETF before the end of 2026?
A finance prediction on the next phase of crypto regulation, allowing ETFs to earn yield from the underlying asset.
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Analysis
Staked ETH ETF: Approval by 2026?
Following the approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the next frontier is 'staking'—allowing the ETF to participate in network validation to earn yield (approx. 3-4%) for investors. BlackRock and others filed for this in late 2025. This prediction asks if the SEC will approve it by 2026.
The Yield Argument
The strong 'Yes' vote is driven by the entry of heavyweights like BlackRock. While the SEC has previously viewed staking as a security offering, the political shift in 2025 and the argument that staking is fundamental to the asset's operation (like dividends for stocks) is gaining traction. Analysts expect the regulatory deadlock to break in 2026, unlocking billions in potential yield for institutional investors.