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BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust Reaches $254 Million in One Week

BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust Reaches $254 Million in One Week

Since listing on March 12, the Ethereum fund has drawn $146 million in inflows and uses staking (locking crypto to earn rewards) on most of its holdings.

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The claim is fully corroborated by multiple independent financial and crypto news outlets. BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) launched on March 12, 2026, and reached $254 million in AUM by March 19, 2026. The figure includes approximately $100 million in seed capital and $146 million in net inflows. The fund's strategy involves staking a significant majority (70-95%) of its Ethereum holdings.
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Terms & Concepts
  • Staking: A process of locking cryptocurrency to help secure a blockchain network and earn rewards.
  • Assets under management: The total market value of assets a fund or investment manager oversees for investors.
  • Ethereum: A blockchain network that supports smart contracts (self-executing blockchain code) and decentralized applications.