---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-144595"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ETH"
cik: "0002020455"
company_name: "Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF"
filed_at: "2026-04-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T07:08:12.781571+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF adopts delayed redemption mechanism to manage staking liquidity

## Summary
- Effective April 6, 2026, the Trust may enter Delayed Delivery Orders with Liquidity Providers to address digital asset liquidity constraints.
- Delayed Delivery Orders defer delivery of staked ETH until first Business Day such assets become transferable after liquidity sleeve exhaustion.
- Variable fee adjusted at order initiation to compensate Liquidity Provider for delayed settlement; no further adjustments regardless of actual delivery date.
- Mechanism used only upon unforeseen adverse liquidity events and after Liquidity Sleeve depleted; Sponsor will replenish as promptly as practicable.
- Form of Liquidity Provider Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1; not all Liquidity Providers have entered into delayed delivery arrangements.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-144595
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ETH
- cik: 0002020455
- company_name: Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF
- filed_at: 2026-04-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2020455/000119312526144595/0001193125-26-144595-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2020455/000119312526144595/eth-20260402.htm

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