- Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a rule change for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF
- This proposes to permit staking capabilities for its Ethereum ETF
- There may be a decision in late October 2025
Cboe BZX Exchange has filed form 19b-4 with the SEC to change the rules for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF and permit the offering of staking features. There is a possibility that the decision will be made in October 2025, and if it happens, it could potentially set off a wave of new offerings from other crypto ETFs.
More About Possible Staking for Ethereum ETFs
The possibility of staking for ETFs remains blocked for now because staking might be classified as a security under the Howey Test, which defines an investment as a security if it involves investing in a common enterprise with an expectation of profits generated by the efforts of others.
But we are already seeing a lot of regulatory changes that are happening very rapidly, and there is a chance that this will not stay the same. So, if this comes to completion, investors could receive additional yield, narrowing the gap between the benefits of direct ETH ownership and those provided by an ETF structure.
Also, this could set off a wave of similar offerings from other major ETFs like BlackRock, Fidelity, and others. And in the long run, it could greatly affect the dynamics of Ethereum itself, probably for the better.
However, this is only a proposal for now, and for example, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart assumes that a decision on this matter should be expected only by the end of October 2025.
Conclusion
The development of crypto ETFs is probably still in its babyhood. At the moment, they have only mastered a few key cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, although moves towards XRP, Solana, Cardano, and others are already active. Also, many well-known DeFi instruments are just starting to move into ETFs, and there are quite a few besides staking.
Depending on how favorable regulatory changes and some other factors, we may see an extremely wide range of investment vehicles from ETFs in the future. Be aware and stay tuned for updates on the rapidly reshaping crypto landscape.
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