According to @CoinMarketCap, BlackRock has filed with the U.S. SEC for a new staked Ethereum ETF that combines ETH price exposure with staking rewards, separate from its existing iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (source: CoinMarketCap; SEC filing). For traders, a staked ETF structure adds staking yield to total returns versus non-staked ETH spot ETFs, shifting performance drivers to include both ETH/USD price and staking reward accrual as outlined in the filing (source: SEC filing; CoinMarketCap). Key watch items are the SEC review milestones and prospectus details on staking counterparties, reward treatment, and allocation limits to evaluate tracking and basis versus current ETH spot ETFs (source: SEC filing; CoinMarketCap).

According to Lookonchain, BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust has purchased 214,000 ETH, valued at approximately $560 million, since May 11, 2025, even as Ethereum prices have remained stable between $2,500 and $2,700. This significant institutional accumulation signals strong confidence in Ethereum's long-term value and may provide price support in the near term. Crypto traders should monitor BlackRock's activity, as such large-scale acquisitions from major asset managers can influence market sentiment and liquidity, possibly foreshadowing increased institutional involvement and future price momentum in the ETH market. (Source: Lookonchain via Twitter, June 4, 2025)