BlackRock Adds Staked Ethereum ETP to Digital Asset Suite
March 12, 2026
BlackRock has recently unveiled its latest addition to its digital asset suite with the introduction of the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (Nasdaq:ETHB). This new exchange-traded product (“ETP”) offers investors exposure to spot ether while potentially generating income through the staking of a portion of its ether holdings. ETHB joins BlackRock’s existing digital asset offerings, which include the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) and the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA), both of which are the largest ETPs in their categories with over $55 billion and $6.5 billion in assets under management respectively.
According to Jessica Tan, Head of Americas for Global Product Solutions at BlackRock, there is a growing trend among investors to allocate funds to digital assets as part of their strategic portfolio construction. ETHB aims to provide investors with a convenient and transparent way to access income and exposure to digital assets. Tan emphasized that BlackRock is committed to innovation to meet client demand and expand access while maintaining the transparency and risk management standards that clients expect from the company.
ETHB offers investors exposure to ether, the native token of the Ethereum network, which represents an opportunity to participate in the expanding economic activity on the Ethereum platform. By incorporating staking rewards into its ETP, ETHB provides investors with an additional source of potential return. This new offering from iShares now provides investors with a choice between ether exposure (ETHA) and a staked option (ETHB) designed to generate income.
Robert Mitchnick, Global Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock, highlighted Ethereum’s significant role in the long-term growth of blockchain adoption and the development of decentralized applications. By combining spot ether exposure with staking rewards in an ETP format, ETHB enables investors to participate in the evolution of the blockchain ecosystem.
ETHB carries a 0.25% sponsor fee, with a one-year waiver that reduces the fee to 0.12% on the first $2.5 billion in assets under management. BlackRock, a prominent figure in the digital asset space, manages approximately $130 billion in assets across cryptoasset ETPs, tokenized liquidity funds, and stablecoin reserve management. iShares, a subsidiary of BlackRock, attracted around 95% of industry flows into digital asset ETPs in 2025, solidifying its position in the market.
Investing in digital assets comes with significant risks due to their extreme price volatility and the potential for loss, theft, or compromise of private keys. Investors considering an investment in the Trust should carefully evaluate the risk factors and other information outlined in the prospectus. It’s essential to note that investing in the Trust may not be suitable for all investors and should be approached cautiously.
