Grayscale Distributes Ethereum Staking Rewards to ETF Shareholders

Grayscale Investments has announced the first distribution of staking rewards for the Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) in the U.S., scheduled for January 6, 2026.

This milestone underlines Grayscale’s pioneering role in digital asset ETPs, offering new revenue streams for investors through staking integration in traditional financial products.

Grayscale’s $9.40M Staking Rewards Boost for Shareholders

Grayscale Investments’ recent decision to allocate staking rewards marks a significant first for U.S. cryptocurrency ETPs. Led by CEO Peter Mintzberg, this move reflects the company’s strategic efforts to integrate new digital asset capabilities into ETPs. The period for the staking rewards covers October 6 to December 31, 2025.

Immediate implications include distribution of $9.40 million in staking earnings to ETHE holders, with each share yielding $0.083178. The record date for eligible shareholders is January 5, 2026, with payouts scheduled for the following day, January 6, 2026.

“Distributing staking rewards to ETHE shareholders is a landmark moment, not just for Grayscale, but for the entire Ethereum community and ETPs at large. As the first Ethereum ETP in the U.S. to pass staking rewards through to investors, we’re reinforcing Grayscale’s role as an early leader in bringing new digital-asset capabilities into the ETP wrapper. Another sign that as the top digital asset-focused ETP issuer by AUM, we’re expanding innovations like staking into real investor outcomes.” — Peter Mintzberg, Chief Executive Officer of Grayscale

Record-Breaking Staking Rewards: Impact and Future Prospects

Did you know? The distribution of staking rewards to ETHE shareholders is the first instance of such payouts in U.S. cryptocurrency ETP history, highlighting the innovation Grayscale is bringing to digital assets.

Ethereum (ETH), with a current price of $3,218.24, holds a market cap of $388.43 billion, as reported by CoinMarketCap. The asset has witnessed a 2.90% increase in value over the past 24 hours, while its trading volume surged by 85.34% during the same period.

According to Coincu research, Grayscale’s distribution method may prompt further integration of staking rewards in other ETP offerings. Regulatory bodies may observe this precedent closely, potentially influencing the broader adoption of staking in institutional investment vehicles.