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BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF to Start Nasdaq Trading Thursday

BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF to Start Nasdaq Trading Thursday

BlackRock’s ETHB has begun trading on Nasdaq, launching at $26.31 with $4.6 million in volume as the firm’s first crypto ETF combining spot ether exposure with staking rewards.

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Fact Check
The core claim that the ETF (ETHB) starts trading on Nasdaq on Thursday, March 12, 2026, is fully supported by BlackRock's official website and CoinDesk. The fee details (0.25% base, 0.12% promotional rate for the first $2.5B) are also accurate, though the official source specifies a 12-month (1-year) waiver period rather than the 'two years' mentioned in the user's provided snippet.
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Summary

BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) has started trading on Nasdaq, opening at $26.31 and recording $4.6 million in trading volume. The fund holds spot ETH and stakes part of its assets on the Ethereum network, giving investors exposure to ether’s price and potential staking rewards within an ETF structure. ETHB is BlackRock’s third crypto ETF and its first to include staking, following IBIT and ETHA. Earlier disclosed fee terms remain a 0.25% sponsor fee, temporarily reduced to 0.12% on the first $2.5 billion in assets for the fund’s first year.

Terms & Concepts
  • Staking: A process on proof-of-stake blockchains where tokens are locked to help secure the network and earn rewards.
  • spot ETH: Direct exposure to ether itself rather than futures contracts or other derivatives linked to Ethereum’s price.
  • ETF: An exchange-traded fund is a listed investment vehicle that trades on stock exchanges through standard brokerage accounts.