"Trump Administration May Allow Staking Feature in Ethereum Spot ETF"

There is a growing expectation that the Trump administration might approve an Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) that includes staking.

On the 17th, cryptocurrency-focused media outlet The Block reported, "If Trump comes to power and regulatory barriers for cryptocurrencies are eased, there is a high possibility that staking will be allowed in Ethereum spot ETFs." It is also anticipated that the introduction of an ETF with Ethereum staking features could accelerate the influx of institutional investors.

Ruslan Lienka, Head of Markets at YouHodler, stated, "Under the Trump administration, there is a high likelihood that the legal framework necessary for staking will be established," adding, "This could significantly increase institutional participation." He further noted, "If such a framework is established, Ethereum will offer additional revenue opportunities and could further boost market liquidity."

Analysts at global investment bank Bernstein also analyzed, "If Trump is re-elected and paves the way for Ethereum staking ETFs, the current Ethereum staking yield of 3% could rise to 4%~5%." They explained that in a declining interest rate environment, this could become a more attractive investment option for investors.

Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs, mentioned, "Both institutional and individual investors are likely to be attracted to products offering staking interest."

Robinson Burkey, co-founder of the Wormhole Foundation, also stated, "Under the Trump administration, the regulatory environment is expected to allow Ethereum staking ETFs," but added, "The specific reward mechanisms could be subject to greater scrutiny by regulatory authorities."