Remember I wrote about the fact that Ether needs a new boost to generate demand.

And this could be the turning point. ☝️

21Shares has applied for an Ethereum ETF with staking, and if the SEC approves it, it could change the rules of the game.

What does it mean?

• Spot ETH-ETFs have already received $3 billion. without staking.

• If staking is allowed, the ETF will become a profitable asset, which will make it especially interesting for large investors.

• Yield of 2.24%-5% APY on staked ETH without having to understand DeFi? Traditional funds love such tools.

ETH is turning into a digital income asset

This is no longer just a technology, but a tool that can be used as bonds with growth potential.

And here Ether already compares favorably with bitcoin.

How can this affect demand?

The more ETH is sent to staking, the less it will remain in circulation.

• If at least 10% of the ETH-ETF is staked, it means that billions of dollars of ETH will leave the market.

• Limited supply + growing demand = pressure on price.

At the same time, institutions do not buy in order to sell quickly — they enter for a long time.

What's next?

1️⃣ If the SEC approves the application, other giants like BlackRock and Fidelity may follow 21Shares.

2️⃣ ETH will be even further away from the status of a "security", which will remove many legal risks.

3️⃣ This will make Ethereum an asset that combines growth and passive profitability.

In fact, this could transform ETH into a new class of digital assets that will be of interest not only to crypto enthusiasts, but also to traditional investors.

It will be a unique product, but if the Solana ETF is also launched with the possibility of staking, the effect may be nullified.

We are following the developments.