Ethereum ETF Staking Worth Up to 7% Delayed Again — Is the SEC Costing U.S. Investors Millions?

The SEC has once again delayed its decision on whether Ethereum ETF holders in the U.S. can earn staking rewards. Grayscale’s proposal to enable staking in its ETH funds remains in limbo, with a new review date set for June 1 and a final ruling deadline in October 2025. Meanwhile, global markets continue to move forward, leaving American investors sidelined. With ETH staking yields ranging up to 7%, the regulatory pause is frustrating for funds looking to unlock passive income potential.

Regulatory Delay and Global Contrast

On April 15, the SEC postponed decisions on two key fronts: Ethereum staking proposals and in-kind redemptions for several crypto ETFs. Grayscale’s bid to allow staking in its Ethereum Trusts, filed in February via NYSE Arca, remains under review, now slated for a June 1 update. Similarly, requests from WisdomTree and VanEck to enable in-kind redemptions were pushed to June 3. These delays stall innovation in the U.S. crypto ETF space, especially as other countries approve features like staking.

Staking would allow Ethereum ETF holders to lock up ETH and earn passive yield, turning static crypto exposure into income-generating products. But despite its growing global acceptance, in markets like Hong Kong, Canada, and the EU, the SEC continues to treat staking cautiously, citing investor protection concerns. With ETH underperforming and ETF interest cooling, adding staking could be a critical upgrade. Let’s take a look at the Ethereum price prediction to see how these developments impact the price of Ethereum.

Ethereum Price Prediction for April 15, 2025

Ethereum is now trading in a consolidation area between resistance close to $1,680 and important support at $1,580, according to the 1-hour chart for ETH/USDT. An underlying bullish structure is shown by Ethereum’s run of higher lows following its recovery from lower supports at $1,480 and $1,400. However, resistance at $1,680 remains firm, capping further upside. The RSI is currently at 53, suggesting neutral momentum with no clear overbought or oversold conditions.  Previous RSI peaks above 70 led to short-term pullbacks. 

Chart 1: Analysed by vallijat007, published on TradingView, April 15, 2025

While dips below 30 preceded rebounds, highlighting RSI’s reliability as a short-term reversal signal. The MACD recently showed a death cross, reinforcing the current lack of strong upward momentum. Its histogram is relatively flat, which confirms the sideways price action. For bulls to push higher, a clear breakout above $1,680 is necessary. Alternatively, ETH may return to the $1,500–$1,480 range if the price drops below $1,580. Ethereum’s price is now consolidating and waiting for a breakout in either direction.

Regulation vs. Innovation 

Ethereum’s next move isn’t just technical, it’s regulatory. The SEC’s ongoing delays leave U.S. investors sidelined while global players capitalize on staking yields. With ETH consolidating and Ethereum ETF inflows slowing, the need for staking access grows louder. A bullish breakout hinges on both price action and policy shifts. If approval arrives before October, it could be the catalyst ETH needs. Until then, Ethereum staking sits at the crossroads of innovation and hesitation, caught between what’s possible and what’s permitted.

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