Ethereum Staking Hits ETFs — And Grayscale’s ETHE Got There First
Posted On January 5, 2026
Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (NYSE:ETHE) has made its first distribution to shareholders, marking a significant milestone for U.S.-listed spot crypto exchange-traded products.
The firm announced that ETHE distributed proceeds from Ethereum staking rewards earned between Oct 6, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2025. Shareholders will receive $0.083178 per share, with the payout set for Tuesday, based on holdings as of the Jan. 5 record date.
This move is significant because it marks the first time a spot crypto ETP in the U.S. has distributed staking rewards to investors, indicating a gradual shift in how digital assets are offered in public markets. Until now, staking income, a key …
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