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Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF to stake up to 100% of Ether via Coinbase, retains 77% of rewards
Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF
- Entered Prime Broker Agreement and Staking Addendum with Coinbase Entities on Oct 3-6, 2025.
- Trust will receive 77% of gross staking rewards; Sponsor, Custodian and Staking Provider share 23%.
- Sponsor intends to stake up to 100% of Ether daily, maintain a Liquidity Sleeve for redemptions.
- Staked Ether remains in Trust’s wallet; Staking Provider cannot transfer or rehypothecate assets.
- Shareholders may face tax liability on staking income even without corresponding distributions.