‘Successful' ETH ETF less perfect without staking — BlackRock
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BlackRock's head of digital assets, Robbie Mitchnick, described their Ethereum ETF as successful but noted a key limitation: the lack of staking capabilities. While current ETH ETFs have attracted $7 billion in total value, Mitchnick believes adding staking could be a 'step change' for the product. The current staking yield ranges between 2-7% annually, though technical and regulatory challenges remain.

March 20, 2025 | 6:45 pm
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BlackRock's insights suggest potential future improvements to Ethereum ETFs, which could impact investor sentiment and cryptocurrency valuation.
The discussion of potential staking integration and BlackRock's positive stance could drive increased institutional interest in Ethereum, potentially supporting price appreciation.
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