Ethereum ETF Race Heats Up: BlackRock Registers Staked ETH Trust
BlackRock has taken its first step toward a yield-bearing Ethereum ETF by registering the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust in Delaware. While not a formal SEC filing, the move signals BlackRock’s intent to enter the staked ETH market, joining VanEck, REX-Osprey, and Grayscale in the competitive race. Staked ETH ETFs would combine ETH price gains with staking yields, currently around 3.95% annually, appealing to yield-focused investors. As regulatory clarity from the SEC remains pending, this filing positions BlackRock to launch a dedicated staking ETF once approval is granted, marking a potential new phase in U.S. crypto ETFs.
🚨 BREAKING: BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF just recorded a massive $523 million in outflows — the largest single-day sell-off IBIT has seen since its launch. This sudden wave of withdrawals signals heavy profit-taking and rising fear across the market. Such a big outflow forces the ETF to reduce its Bitcoin holdings, adding extra selling pressure right when the market is already struggling.
With this record-setting exit, traders are watching closely to see whether this is a short-term shakeout or the start of a deeper correction. One thing is clear: sentiment has shifted fast, and volatility is back. #BuiltonSolayer $BTC $WCT