Grayscale's ETH Mini ETF Sets Ambitious Staking Benchmark

Grayscale's Ethereum Staking Mini ETF has been staking nearly all of its Ether holdings, according to recent data. As of early August 2026, the fund held approximately 839,556 Ether, with 80.8% actively staked. This is in line with the fund's ambitious staking program, which aims to push that figure even higher.

The Mini ETF, which trades under the ticker ETH, has a management fee of just 0.15%. Under an amendment filed in July 2026, Grayscale plans to convert staking rewards into cash and distribute them to shareholders on a quarterly basis, satisfying IRS guidelines.

This approach abstracts the technical complexities of staking Ether directly, making it accessible to investors without requiring specialized knowledge or capital lockup. The fund's gross staking rewards sit at roughly 2.78%, netting out to 2.61% after fees.