VanEck Files for Lido-Staked Ethereum ETF With US SEC

Core Viewpoint - VanEck has filed for a Lido Staked Ethereum ETF, marking the first attempt to offer this type of product in the market [1][2]. Group 1: ETF Filing Details - The S-1 registration application for the Lido Staked Ethereum ETF was submitted to the US SEC on October 16, with the fund designed to track the prices of staked ETH based on MarketVector's LDO Staked Ethereum Benchmark Rate index [2][3]. - Investors in the ETF will gain regulated exposure to Ethereum and staking rewards from the Lido liquid staking protocol [3]. Group 2: Market Context and Performance - As of now, there are 8.49 million ETH staked on Lido, valued at over $33.37 billion, representing 59.88% of the total market [5]. - Following the announcement of the ETF filing, the price of stETH has decreased by 5.73% in the last 24 hours, currently trading at $3,775.13, despite a 17.24% increase in trading volume to $84.46 million [7]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The SEC's updated Generic Listing Standards will allow for a reduced approval timeline for crypto ETFs, decreasing from 240 days to 75 days, which benefits VanEck's filing [6].