Breaking: Fidelity Slashes Staking For Ethereum ETF In Latest S-1 Amendment

As an experienced analyst, I have closely followed the regulatory developments surrounding Spot Ethereum ETFs, and this latest amendment from Fidelity is a significant development. The clarification that the ETF will not be staking Ether tokens addresses concerns related to security and regulatory implications of staking activities. This move could indeed boost the approval odds for other Ethereum ETF proposals.


Fidelity has made an adjusted S-1 filing to the SEC for its planned Spot Ethereum ETF, fueling growing excitement over potential ETF approvals on May 23. This move could also strengthen the chances of Ethereum ETFs being accepted.

Fidelity Amends Spot Ethereum ETF S-1 Filing

The revised app makes it clear that the ETF’s Ethereum (ETH) tokens won’t be staked to allay fears regarding security and regulatory complications linked to staking. This decision aligns with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, as disclosed in the mandatory S-1 filing for launching publicly traded securities in the US.

As a crypto investor, I’ve been closely following the developments regarding Spot Ethereum ETFs, and recent reports suggest that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be reconsidering its previous stance on these products. It is rumored that political pressures have influenced this shift in approach. Consequently, the SEC has asked issuers to revise their 19b-4 filings – these documents outline the operational and procedural aspects of proposed ETFs – in order to align with the potential new regulatory framework.

Moving forward, the SEC’s verdict on VanEck’s Ethereum Spot ETF application is anticipated by May 23. Furthermore, there has been a noticeable change in investor expectations concerning the acceptance of such ETFs.

Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, has significantly boosted the likelihood of the SEC endorsing these Ethereum ETFs from 25% to 75%. This increased optimism stems from increasing faith within the financial sector that the SEC will eventually give its approval for Spot Ethereum ETFs. Moreover, Fidelity’s recent action in removing the staking feature suggests a positive outcome, potentially influencing the SEC’s decision favorably.

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2024-05-21 14:01