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The key takeaway isn't just that 90% didn't panic sell, but why the on-chain data confirms it. During Bitcoin's 47% drop from $126K to $66K, IBIT saw only 0.2% in redemptions—that's diamond-hand behavior from retail and advisors, not hedge funds. More importantly, exchange supply just hit its lowest level since November 2017. This means coins aren't just staying in ETFs; they're moving to self-custody en masse. You have long-term holders refusing to sell and withdrawing liquidity from exchanges simultaneously. This combination creates a supply shock setup. When demand returns, there's significantly less sell-side liquidity available. BlackRock doubling down with their staked Ether ETF (ETHB) during this drawdown shows their conviction isn't just PR—it's strategic positioning for the next leg up.
I just swapped my FETH to ETHB. Both have the same 0.25% nominal fees, but with the initial fee discount, I don't see the reason to leave things in FETH right now, other than the minimal risk of slashing. Fidelity should absolutely follow suit.
When could ETHB be trading?
What would happen to ETHA? Would it be upgraded to ETHB?
tldr; BlackRock is introducing the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), which actively stakes Ethereum to generate yield while operating within a regulated ETF structure. The fund plans to stake 70-95% of its Ether holdings, with 82% of staking rewards returned to shareholders. This product combines traditional ETF access with Ethereum's staking rewards, potentially setting a precedent for yield-bearing crypto ETFs. If approved, ETHB could redefine institutional crypto investing by integrating regulation and on-chain yield generation. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.
Anyone knows what happens to ETHA once ETHB goes live? Like who would invest in A when B includes staking yield?
tldr; BlackRock and Coinbase will retain 18% of staking revenue from BlackRock's upcoming Ethereum ETF, ETHB, with the remaining 82% going to investors. ETHB, which could become the largest Ethereum ETF, will generate staking yields estimated at 2.8% annually. The ETF will stake 70-95% of its Ether to balance yield generation and redemption requests. This move follows SEC guidance clarifying staking products are not securities. Concerns have been raised about Wall Street's influence on Ethereum governance due to such ETFs. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.
tldr; BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the SEC, revealing its plans for the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB). The fund, seeded with $100,000, aims to track Ethereum's price while generating passive yields by staking 70-95% of its assets. The fund offers an estimated annual yield of 3% and a reduced management fee of 0.12% for the first $2.5 billion in assets. BlackRock's move highlights growing institutional interest in Ethereum as an investment-grade asset. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.
What happens when Blackrock offers a staked ETH (ETHB) ETF to compete?