REX-Osprey Launches The First Ethereum Staking ETF

Key Highlights First ￰0￱ ETF combining spot exposure and staking rewards Simplifies earning staking income without technical know-how Part of growing crypto ETF offerings on the Cboe Exchange REX-Osprey Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF in the ￰1￱ September 25 2025 REX Shares and Osprey Funds announced the launch of the REX-Osprey ETH + Staking ETF (ESK) on the Cboe ￰2￱ product is the first Ethereum-based ETF in the ￰3￱ offer both exposure to spot Ethereum and monthly staking rewards allowing investors to earn passive income while holding ETH in the ￰4￱ other ETFs

ESK's structure enables the fund to directly stake purchased Ethereum distributing the staking rewards evenly among ￰5￱ the Ethereum Staking ETF is a Game-Changer ESK represents a unique opportunity because staking Ethereum traditionally involves technical challenges and locking up ￰6￱ this ETF investors can access staking rewards without managing wallets or facing lockup risks ￰7￱ fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a C Corporation which allows for a streamlined application process compared to other funds regulated under the Securities Act of ￰8￱ of its launch

the fund holds $625,000 in assets under management with 25,000 shares outstanding demonstrating early investor ￰9￱ launch of ESK marks the fourth cryptocurrency product listed on the Cboe Exchange joining Solana Dogecoin

and XRP-based ￰10￱ Ethereum recently traded below $4,000 this launch is expected to enhance the appeal of ETH by providing additional income through staking ￰11￱ issuers are currently awaiting SEC approval to add staking features to their existing Ethereum spot ETFs making this launch a key milestone in crypto investment innovation.