BlackRock’s non-staking ETHA fund continues to outperform its staked counterpart

Despite expectations that staking rewards would boost demand for Ethereum ETFs, BlackRock’s non-staking iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) remains significantly more popular than its staked version, iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB). As of Sept. 11, ETHA held $8.96 billion in assets compared to $1.05 billion for ETHB, with daily trading volume for ETHA reaching roughly $1.86 billion, significantly outpacing ETHB. While ETHB has begun distributing staking rewards, investors continue to favor the liquidity and established track record of the original ETHA fund.