The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow staking for the Fidelity Ethereum ETF (FETH).
Cboe's SEC Filing
On March 11, Cboe filed the proposal aiming to allow the fund to stake its Ethereum holdings, potentially boosting returns for investors. If approved, this could mark a significant step toward integrating staking into regulated investment vehicles.
Investor Demand for Ethereum ETF Staking
Fidelity Investments initially filed for its spot Ethereum ETF in November 2023. The SEC approved the ETF in May 2024, and since then, the fund has accumulated approximately $1.45 billion in net inflows.
Regulatory Policy Shift in the U.S.
The regulatory shift began in early 2025. In February, the SEC acknowledged a proposal from NYSE Arca to amend regulations allowing staking for Grayscale's Ethereum ETF, indicating a potential policy change in the U.S. crypto market.
Cboe's proposal could pave the way for investors to earn more from their Ethereum investments through staking, signaling a shift in regulatory attitudes toward digital assets in the U.S.
