Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 25, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Feb 25, 2026
ETHE$17.83-0.8%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-28.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-25.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 77 previous paragraphs and 61 current paragraphs.
39 unchanged; 12 reworded; 9 added; 24 removed; 2 previous and 1 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 8 previous and 4 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (9)
Current report
Staking
Current report
On October 6, 2025, the Trust began staking its Ether pursuant to staking arrangements with the Custodian and certain third-party staking providers. As a result, the Trust may earn staking rewards in the form of additional Ether (“Staking Consideration”).
Current report
The amount of Staking Consideration received by the Trust, if any, may vary from period to period and is influenced by a number of factors, including prevailing Ethereum Network conditions, protocol-level reward rates, the amount of Ether held by the Trust during the period, and the portion of the Trust’s Ether that is staked. Because staking rewards are determined by network-level mechanics rather than by the Trust or the Sponsor, the Trust does not expect Staking Consideration to be earned at a consistent rate.
Current report
Pursuant to the Trust’s staking arrangements and the Trust Agreement, a portion of gross Staking Consideration is allocated among the Custodian, the applicable staking provider(s), and the Sponsor (the “Sponsor’s Staking Fee”), with the Trust retaining the remainder. The net amount of Staking Consideration retained by the Trust increases the Trust’s Ether holdings, while any Ether distributed or sold for cash in connection with distributions reduces the Trust’s Ether holdings by the amount distributed or sold.
Current report
From time to time, the Trust may distribute Ether (or cash from the sale of Ether) received as Staking Consideration to shareholders, although the timing and amount of any such distributions, if made, are subject to the Sponsor’s discretion and applicable requirements under the Trust Agreement. Shareholders may incur tax liabilities with respect to Staking Consideration regardless of whether the Trust makes corresponding distributions.
Current report
Staking introduces additional operational, liquidity, regulatory and tax considerations for the Trust. In particular, staked Ether may be inaccessible for a period of time required to un-stake and withdraw Ether under Ethereum Network protocols, and the Trust remains dependent on third-party staking providers and related technical systems for the execution of staking activities. These considerations, and the risks associated with staking, are discussed further under “Item 1. Business—Staking” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risk Factors Related to Staking.”
Current report
In January 2026, pursuant to the Trust’s previously disclosed staking policy, the Trust made a cash distribution (the “January Distribution”) to shareholders derived from a portion of the Ether received as staking rewards from the Trust’s staking activities. The January Distribution totaled $9,397,326, or $0.083178 per Share, and was declared with an ex-dividend date and record date of January 5, 2026, and payable on January 6, 2026.
Current report
In February 2026, pursuant to the Trust’s previously disclosed staking policy, the Trust made a cash distribution (the “February Distribution”) to shareholders derived from a portion of the Ether received as staking rewards from the Trust’s staking activities. The February Distribution totaled $2,750,310, or $0.025709 per Share, and was declared with an ex-dividend date and record date of February 3, 2026, and payable on February 4, 2026.
Current report
Both the January Distribution and the February Distribution were characterized as income and were made in accordance with the Trust Agreement and the staking policy described under “Item 1. Business—Staking.” The January Distribution and the February Distribution reduced the Trust’s Ether holdings through the sale of Ether to generate cash.
Removed paragraphs (24)
Previous report
Historically, the Trust has not met its investment objective and, prior to their uplisting to NYSE Arca on July 23, 2024, the Shares quoted on OTCQX did not reflect the value of Ether held by the Trust, less the Trust’s expenses and other liabilities, but instead traded at both premiums and discounts to such value, which at times were substantial, although the Sponsor has observed that the Trust has begun to meet its investment objective more closely following the uplisting of the Shares to NYSE Arca. The Trust is not managed like a business corporation or an active investment vehicle.
Previous report
Includes the total number of Shares that are not restricted securities as such term is defined under Rule 144.
Previous report
Includes Cede & Co. as nominee for DTC for the Shares traded on NYSE Arca, on or after July 23, 2024, or on OTCQX, prior to July 23, 2024, as applicable, but not its direct participants. Therefore, this number does not include the individual holders who have bought/sold Shares on NYSE Arca, on or after July 23, 2024, or on OTCQX, prior to July 23, 2024, as applicable, or transferred their eligible Shares to their brokerage accounts.
Previous report
Subject to the limitations and qualifications set forth in the Trust’s definitive information statement on Schedule 14C, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2024 (including with respect to the qualification of both the Trust and the ETH Trust as grantor trusts for U.S. federal income tax purposes and the proper allocation of existing tax basis between Shares of the Trust and shares of the ETH Trust), it is expected that neither the Trust nor any beneficial owner of the Shares will recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the Initial Distribution. Accordingly, it is expected that neither the Trust’s contribution of Ether to the ETH Trust nor the Trust’s distribution of shares in the ETH Trust to shareholders as of 4:00 PM ET on the Record Date will be reported to any beneficial owner of Shares (or to any intermediary holding Shares) as giving rise to income, gain, loss, deduction, credit or proceeds. Any beneficial owner of Shares who received shares of the ETH Trust in the Initial Distribution, and any intermediary holding Shares of the Trust or shares of the ETH Trust, should consult their own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Initial Distribution, including the proper allocation of existing tax basis between Shares of the Trust and shares of the ETH Trust. Please refer to the Trust’s definitive information statement on Schedule 14C, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2024, for more information, including other U.S. federal income tax considerations relating to the Initial Distribution and ownership of shares of the ETH Trust.
Previous report
The Trust performed an assessment of the principal market at December 31, 2024 and identified the principal market as Crypto.com. The Trust performed an assessment of the principal market at December 31, 2023 and 2022, and identified the principal market as Coinbase.
Previous report
As of December 31, 2024, the Principal Market NAV per Share was calculated using the fair value of Ether based on the price provided by Crypto.com, the Digital Asset Trading Platform that the Trust considered its principal market, as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Principal Market NAV per Share was calculated using the fair value of Ether based on the price provided by Coinbase, the Digital Asset Trading Platform that the Trust considered its principal market, as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. Prior to February 23, 2024, Principal Market NAV was referred to as NAV and Principal Market NAV per Share was referred to as NAV per Share.
Previous report
As of December 31, 2024, the Trust had a net closing balance of 1,417,788.29257515 Ether with a value of $4,740,715,425, based on the Index Price of $3,343.74 on December 31, 2024 (non-GAAP methodology). As of December 31, 2024, the total market value of the Trust’s Ether was $4,735,980,013, based on the price of one Ether on the principal market (Crypto.com) of $3,340.40 on December 31, 2024.
Previous report
As of December 31, 2023, the Trust had a net closing balance of 2,962,629.50149940 Ether with a value of $6,757,639,388, based on the Index Price of $2,280.96 on December 31, 2023 (non-GAAP methodology). As of December 31, 2023, the total market value of the Trust’s Ether was $6,758,054,156, based on the price of one Ether on the principal market (Coinbase) of $2,281.10 on December 31, 2023.
Previous report
As of December 31, 2022, the Trust had a net closing balance of 3,037,631.42522860 Ether with a value of $3,649,440,771, based on the Index Price of $1,201.41 on December 31, 2022 (non-GAAP methodology). As of December 31, 2022, the total market value of the Trust’s Ether was $3,649,197,760, based on the price of one Ether on the principal market (Coinbase) of $1,201.33 on December 31, 2022.
Previous report
Secondary Market Trading
Previous report
On May 23, 2024, the SEC approved an application under Rule 19b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by NYSE Arca to list the Shares of the Trust, which began trading on NYSE Arca under the symbol “ETHE” on July 23, 2024, following the effectiveness of the Trust’s registration statement on Form S-3, as amended (File No. 333-278880). Historically, the Trust’s Shares have been quoted on OTCQX under the symbol “ETHE” from June 20, 2019 through July 22, 2024. The price of the Shares as quoted on OTCQX has varied significantly from the Trust’s NAV per Share. From June 20, 2019 to July 22, 2024, the maximum premium of the closing price of the Shares quoted on OTCQX over the value of the Trust’s NAV per Share was 956%, the average premium was 191%, the maximum discount of the closing price of the Shares quoted on OTCQX below the value of the Trust’s NAV per Share was 60%, and the average discount was 23%. As of July 22, 2024, the Trust’s Shares were quoted on OTCQX at a discount of 0.1% to the Trust’s NAV per Share.
Previous report
The following table sets out the range of high and low closing prices for the Shares as reported by OTCQX, the Trust’s Principal Market NAV per Share calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the Trust’s NAV per Share for each of the quarters from January 1, 2022 through July 22, 2024.
Previous report
The Principal Market NAV is calculated using the fair value of Ether based on the price provided by the Digital Asset Market that the Trust considers its principal market, which prior to December 31, 2024, was Coinbase. The Trust performed an assessment of the principal market at December 31, 2024, and identified the principal market as Crypto.com. Prior to February 23, 2024, Principal Market NAV was referred to as NAV and Principal Market NAV per Share was referred to as NAV per Share. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Principal Market and Fair Value Determination.”
Previous report
The Trust’s NAV per Share is derived from the Index Price as represented by the Index as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. The Index Price is calculated using non-GAAP methodology and is not used in the Trust’s financial statements, unless otherwise disclosed. Prior to February 23, 2024, NAV was referred to as Digital Asset Holdings and NAV per Share was referred to as Digital Asset Holdings per Share. See “Item 1. Business—Valuation of Ether and Determination of NAV.”
Previous report
As of July 23, 2024, Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca under the symbol “ETHE.” Therefore, this represents the period from June 30, 2024 through July 22, 2024.
Previous report
As of July 23, 2024, Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca under the symbol “ETHE,” following the effectiveness of the Trust’s registration statement on Form S-3, as amended (File No. 333-278880). From July 23, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the maximum premium of the closing price of the Shares listed on NYSE Arca over the value of the Trust’s NAV per Share was 1.6%, the average premium was 0.1%, the maximum discount of the closing price of the Shares listed on NYSE Arca below the value of the Trust’s NAV per Share was 0.2%, and the average discount was 0.1%. As of December 31, 2024, the last business day of the period, the Trust’s Shares were listed on NYSE Arca at a discount of 0.1% to the Trust’s NAV per Share.
Previous report
The following table sets out the range of high and low closing prices for the Shares as reported by NYSE Arca, the Trust’s Principal Market NAV per Share calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the Trust’s NAV per Share for each of the quarters from July 23, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Previous report
The Principal Market NAV is calculated using the fair value of Ether based on the price provided by the Digital Asset Market that the Trust considers its principal market, which prior to December 31, 2024, was Coinbase. The Trust performed an assessment of the principal market at December 31, 2024, and identified the principal market as Crypto.com. Prior to February 23, 2024, Principal Market NAV was referred to as NAV and Principal Market NAV per Share was referred to as NAV per Share. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Principal Market and Fair Value Determination.”
Previous report
The Trust’s NAV per Share is derived from the Index Price as represented by the Index as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. The Index Price is calculated using non-GAAP methodology and is not used in the Trust’s financial statements, unless otherwise disclosed. Prior to February 23, 2024, NAV was referred to as Digital Asset Holdings and NAV per Share was referred to as Digital Asset Holdings per Share. See “Item 1. Business—Valuation of Ether and Determination of NAV.”
Previous report
As of July 23, 2024, Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca under the symbol “ETHE.” Therefore, this represents the period from July 23, 2024 through September 30, 2024.
Previous report
On January 1, 2025, Grayscale Investments, LLC (“GSI”) consummated an internal corporate reorganization (the “Reorganization”), pursuant to which Grayscale Investments, LLC, the Sponsor of the Trust prior to the Reorganization, merged with and into Grayscale Operating, LLC (“GSO”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of DCG, with GSO continuing as the surviving company (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, GSO succeeded by operation of law to all the rights, powers, privileges and franchises and became subject to all of the obligations, liabilities, restrictions and disabilities of GSI, including with respect to the Sponsor Contracts (as defined below), all as provided under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. The Reorganization is not expected to have any material impact on the operations of the Trust.
Previous report
In connection with the Reorganization, on January 1, 2025, and promptly following the effectiveness of the Merger, GSO assigned certain contracts pertaining to its role as Sponsor (as such term is defined in the Trust Agreement) of the Trust (such contracts, the “Sponsor Contracts”) to Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned direct subsidiary of GSO (“GSIS”), whereby GSIS assumed all of the rights and obligations of GSO under the Sponsor Contracts. Other than the assumption of the Sponsor Contracts by GSIS, the Reorganization does not alter the rights or obligations under any of the Sponsor Contracts.
Previous report
In connection with the Reorganization, on January 1, 2025, and promptly following the effectiveness of the Merger, GSO and GSIS executed a Certificate of Admission, pursuant to which GSIS was admitted as an additional Sponsor of the Trust under the Trust Agreement, by and among GSO (as successor in interest to GSI), the Trustee, and the shareholders from time to time thereunder, as amended from time to time. GSIS shall be subject to the rights and obligations of a Sponsor under the Trust Agreement.
Previous report
On January 3, 2025, GSO voluntarily withdrew as a Sponsor of the Trust pursuant to the terms of the Trust Agreement, and, effective May 3, 2025, GSIS shall be the sole remaining Sponsor of the Trust.
Reworded paragraphs (12)
Previous wording
The Trust is a passive entity that is managed and administered by the Sponsor and does not have any officers, directors or employees. The Trust holds Ether and, from time to time on a periodic basis, issues Creation Baskets in exchange for deposits of Ether. On July 22, 2024, in connection with the approval of application under Rule 19b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on May 23, 2024 and the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-3, as amended (File No. 333-278880), the Sponsor authorized the commencement of a redemption program. Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca on July 23, 2024, following the effectiveness of the Trust’s registration statement on Form S-3, as amended. The Trust issues Shares only in one or more blocks of 10,000 Shares (a block of 10,000 Shares is called a “Basket”) to certain Authorized Participants from time to time. Baskets are offered in exchange for Ether. Through its redemption program, the Trust redeems Shares from Authorized Participants on an ongoing basis. As a passive investment vehicle, the Trust’s investment objective is for the value of the Shares (based on Ether per Share) to reflect the value of Ether held by the Trust, determined by reference to the Index Price, less the Trust’s expenses and other liabilities. While an investment in the Shares is not a direct investment in Ether, the Shares are designed to provide investors with a cost-effective and convenient way to gain investment exposure to Ether. The Trust will not utilize leverage, derivatives or any similar arrangements in seeking to meet its investment objective.
Current wording
The Trust is a passive entity that is managed and administered by the Sponsor and does not have any officers, directors or employees. The Trust holds Ether and, from time to time on a periodic basis, issues Creation Baskets in exchange for deposits of Ether. On July 22, 2024, in connection with the approval of application under Rule 19b-4 of the Exchange Act on May 23, 2024 and the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-3, as amended (File No. 333-278880), the Sponsor authorized the commencement of a redemption program. Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca on July 23, 2024, following the effectiveness of the Trust’s registration statement on Form S-3, as amended. The Trust issues Shares only in one or more blocks of 10,000 Shares (a block of 10,000 Shares is called a “Basket”) to certain Authorized Participants from time to time. Baskets are offered in exchange for Ether. Through its redemption program, the Trust redeems Shares from Authorized Participants on an ongoing basis. As a passive investment vehicle, the Trust’s investment objective is for the value of the Shares (based on Ether per Share) to reflect the value of the Ether held by the Trust, including Ether earned as Staking Consideration, determined by reference to the Index Price, less the Trust’s expenses and other liabilities. While an investment in the Shares is not a direct investment in Ether, the Shares are designed to provide investors with a cost-effective and convenient way to gain investment exposure to Ether. The Trust is not managed like a business corporation or an active investment vehicle. The Trust will not utilize leverage, derivatives or any similar arrangements in seeking to meet its investment objective.
Previous wording
On July 23, 2024, the Trust completed its previously announced pro rata distribution of 310,158,500 shares of Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (the “ETH Trust”) to shareholders of the Trust as of July 18, 2024 (the “Record Date”), as described in the Trust’s definitive information statement on Schedule 14C, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2024 (referred to as the “Initial Distribution”). In connection therewith, on July 23, 2024, the Trust contributed to the ETH Trust an amount of Ether equal to 10% of the total Ether held by the Trust as of the Record Date, equal to 292,262.98913350 Ether, as consideration and in exchange for the issuance of shares of the ETH Trust.
Current wording
On July 23, 2024, the Trust completed its previously announced pro rata distribution of 310,158,500 shares of Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF (the “ETH Trust”) to shareholders of the Trust as of July 18, 2024 (the “Record Date”), as described in the Trust’s definitive information statement on Schedule 14C, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2024 (referred to as the “Initial Distribution”). In connection therewith, on July 23, 2024, the Trust contributed to the ETH Trust an amount of Ether equal to 10% of the total Ether held by the Trust as of the Record Date, equal to 292,262.98913350 Ether, as consideration and in exchange for the issuance of shares of the ETH Trust.
Previous wording
The cost basis of Ether received in connection with a creation order is recorded by the Trust at the fair value of Ether at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the creation date for financial reporting purposes. The cost basis recorded by the Trust may differ from proceeds collected by the Authorized Participant from the sale of the corresponding Shares to investors.
Current wording
The cost basis of the Ether received by the Trust in connection with a creation order is recorded by the Trust at the fair value of Ether at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the creation date for financial reporting purposes. The cost basis recorded by the Trust may differ from proceeds collected by the Authorized Participant from the sale of the corresponding Shares to investors.
Previous wording
(All amounts in the following table and the subsequent paragraphs, except Share, per Share, Ether and price of Ether amounts, are in thousands)
Current wording
(All amounts in the following table and the subsequent paragraphs, except Share, Ether and price of Ether amounts, are in thousands)
Previous wording
Includes the impact of the Initial Distribution of 292,262.98913350 Ether, with a value of approximately $1,010.9 million to Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, completed on July 23, 2024, as discussed in Note 4 of the notes to the financial statements.
Current wording
Includes the impact of the Initial Distribution of 292,262.98913350 Ether, with a value of approximately $1,010.9 million to Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF, completed on July 23, 2024, as discussed in Note 4 of the notes to the financial statements.
Previous wording
Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Ether for the year ended December 31, 2022 was ($7,549,251), which includes a realized gain of $120,933 on the transfer of Ether to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, and net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in Ether of ($7,670,184). Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Ether for the year was driven by Ether price depreciation from $3,644.75 per Ether as of December 31, 2021, to $1,201.33 per Ether as of December 31, 2022. Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations was ($7,702,493) for the year ended December 31, 2022, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Ether, plus the Sponsor’s Fee of $153,242. Net assets decreased to $3,649,198 at December 31, 2022, a 68% decrease for the year. The decrease in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Ether price depreciation and the withdrawal of approximately 76,901 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee.
Current wording
Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Ether for the year ended December 31, 2025 was ($542,295), which includes a realized gain of $68,726 on the transfer of Ether to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $1,710,658 on the sale of Ether to meet redemptions, net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Sponsor’s Staking Fee payable in Ether of $181, and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in Ether of ($2,321,860). Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Ether for the year was driven by Ether price depreciation from $3,340.40 per Ether as of December 31, 2024, to $2,971.94 per Ether as of December 31, 2025. Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations was ($618,753) for the year ended December 31, 2025, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Ether, and the Net Investment Loss of $76,458. Net assets decreased to $2,703,115 at December 31, 2025, a 43% decrease for the year. The decrease in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Ether price depreciation, the withdrawal of approximately 28,363 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, the payable of approximately 3,798 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Staking Fee, and the redemption of approximately 704,785 Ether, with a value of $2,158,500 from the Trust, partially offset by the contribution of approximately 221,891 Ether, with a value of $744,388 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the year, and the contribution of approximately 3,798 Ether with a value of $12,167 to the Trust in connection with Staking Rewards.
Previous wording
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $2,767,727, which includes a realized gain of $157,557 on the transfer of Ether to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $3,108,025 on the sale of Ether to meet redemptions, a realized gain of $888,140 on the sale of Ether related to the Initial Distribution to Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in Ether of ($1,385,995). Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the year was driven by Ether price appreciation from $2,281.10 per Ether as of December 31, 2023, to $3,340.40 per Ether as of December 31, 2024. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $2,585,133 for the year ended December 31, 2024, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $182,594. Net assets decreased to $4,735,980 at December 31, 2024, a 30% decrease for the year. The decrease in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Ether price appreciation, partially offset by the withdrawal of approximately 59,535 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, the redemption of approximately 1,197,072 Ether, with a value of $3,611,158 from the Trust, and the Initial Distribution of approximately 292,263 Ether, with a value of $1,010,935 from the Trust to Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, partially offset by the aforementioned Ether price appreciation and the contribution of approximately 4,028 Ether, with a value of $14,886 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the year.
Current wording
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $2,767,727, which includes a realized gain of $157,557 on the transfer of Ether to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $3,108,025 on the sale of Ether to meet redemptions, a realized gain of $888,140 on the sale of Ether related to the Initial Distribution to Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF, and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in Ether of ($1,385,995). Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the year was driven by Ether price appreciation from $2,281.10 per Ether as of December 31, 2023, to $3,340.40 per Ether as of December 31, 2024. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $2,585,133 for the year ended December 31, 2024, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $182,594. Net assets decreased to $4,735,980 at December 31, 2024, a 30% decrease for the year. The decrease in net assets resulted from the withdrawal of approximately 59,535 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, the redemption of approximately 1,197,072 Ether, with a value of $3,611,158 from the Trust, and the Initial Distribution of approximately 292,263 Ether, with a value of $1,010,935 from the Trust to Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF, partially offset by the aforementioned Ether price appreciation and the contribution of approximately 4,028 Ether, with a value of $14,886 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the year.
Previous wording
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $3,243,340, which includes a realized gain of $102,973 on the transfer of Ether to pay the Sponsor’s Fee and net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in Ether of $3,140,367. Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the year was driven by Ether price appreciation from $1,201.33 per Ether as of December 31, 2022, to $2,281.10 per Ether as of December 31, 2023. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $3,108,856 for the year ended December 31, 2023, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $134,484. Net assets increased to $6,758,054 at December 31, 2023, an 85% increase for the year. The increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Ether price appreciation, partially offset by the withdrawal of approximately 75,001 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee.
Current wording
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $3,243,340, which includes a realized gain of $102,973 on the transfer of Ether to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in Ether of $3,140,367. Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the year was driven by Ether price appreciation from $1,201.33 per Ether as of December 31, 2022, to $2,281.10 per Ether as of December 31, 2023. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $3,108,856 for the year ended December 31, 2023, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $134,484. Net assets increased to $6,758,054 at December 31, 2023, an 85% increase for the year. The increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Ether price appreciation, partially offset by the withdrawal of approximately 75,001 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee.
Previous wording
The Trust’s NAV per Share is derived from the Index Price as represented by the Index as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. The Trust’s NAV per Share is calculated using a non-GAAP methodology where the price is derived from multiple Digital Asset Trading Platforms. Prior to February 23, 2024, NAV was referred to as Digital Asset Holdings and NAV per Share was referred to as Digital Asset Holdings per Share. See “Item 1. Business—Overview of the Ethereum Industry and Market—Ether Value—The Index and the Index Price” for a description of the Index and the Index Price. The Digital Asset Trading Platforms included in the Index as of December 31, 2024 were Coinbase, Kraken, LMAX Digital, and Crypto.com. The Digital Asset Trading Platforms included in the Index as of December 31, 2023 were Coinbase, Kraken, LMAX Digital, and Crypto.com. The Digital Asset Trading Platforms included in the Index as of December 31, 2022 were Coinbase, Kraken, and LMAX Digital.
Current wording
The Trust’s NAV and NAV per Share are derived from the Index Price as represented by the Index as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. The Trust’s NAV per Share is calculated using a non-GAAP methodology where the price is derived from multiple Digital Asset Trading Platforms.
Previous wording
For accounting purposes, prior to July 23, 2024, the Trust reflected creations and the Ether receivable for proceeds with respect to such creations on the date of receipt of a notification of a creation but did not issue Shares until the requisite amount of Ether for proceeds was received. On July 22, 2024, in connection with the approval of application under Rule 19b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on May 23, 2024 and the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-3, as amended, the Sponsor authorized the commencement of a redemption program. Effective July 23, 2024, the date on which the Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca, the Trust reflects creations and redemptions and the Ether for proceeds receivable or payable with respect to such creations and redemptions, respectively, on the business day following the receipt of a notification of a creation or redemption order by an Authorized Participant. Creation and redemption orders are settled on T+1 or T+2, as established at the time of order placement, and therefore the Ether for proceeds receivable or payable with respect to such creations and redemptions, respectively, are recorded as a receivable or payable until the Ether are delivered or removed from the Trust for settlement.
Current wording
For accounting purposes, prior to July 23, 2024, the Trust reflected creations and the Ether receivable for proceeds with respect to such creations on the date of receipt of a notification of a creation but did not issue Shares until the requisite amount of Ether for proceeds was received. On July 22, 2024, in connection with the approval of application under Rule 19b-4 of the Exchange Act on May 23, 2024 and the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-3, as amended, the Sponsor authorized the commencement of a redemption program. Effective July 23, 2024, the date on which the Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca, the Trust reflects creations and redemptions and the Ether for proceeds receivable or payable with respect to such creations and redemptions, respectively, on the business day following the receipt of a notification of a creation or redemption order by an Authorized Participant. Creation and redemption orders are settled on T+1 or T+2, as established at the time of order placement, and therefore the Ether for proceeds receivable or payable with respect to such creations and redemptions, respectively, are recorded as a receivable or payable until the Ether are delivered or removed from the Trust for settlement.
Previous wording
The following table illustrates the movements in the Index Price from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024. During such period, the Index Price has ranged from $109.83 to $4,776.32, with the straight average being $1,981.09 through December 31, 2024. The Sponsor has not observed a material difference between the Index Price and average prices from the Constituent Trading Platforms individually or as a group.
Current wording
The following table illustrates the movements in the Index Price from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025. The Sponsor has not observed a material difference between the Index Price and average prices from the Constituent Trading Platforms individually or as a group.
Previous wording
The following table illustrates the movements in the Digital Asset Market price of Ether, as reported on the Trust’s principal market, from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024. During such period, the price of Ether has ranged from $110.29 to $4,776.95, with the straight average being $1,981.11 through December 31, 2024.
Current wording
The following table illustrates the movements in the Digital Asset Market price of Ether, as reported on the Trust’s principal market, from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.
Rearranged current paragraphs (1)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
The Principal Market NAV and Principal Market NAV per Share are calculated using the fair value of Ether based on the price provided by the Digital Asset Trading Platform that the Trust considered its principal market, as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Rearranged previous paragraphs (2)
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Represents the impact of the Initial Distribution of 292,262.98913350 Ether, with a value of approximately $1,010.9 million to Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, completed on July 23, 2024, as discussed in Note 4 of the notes to the financial statements.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
The Trust’s performance prior to July 23, 2024 is based on market-determined prices on the OTCQX marketplace and on the Trust’s performance without an ongoing share creation and redemption program. Prior to July 23, 2024, the Trust’s Shares traded at both premiums and discounts to the value of the Trust’s assets, less its expenses and other liabilities, which at times were substantial, in part due to the lack of an ongoing redemption program. Effective as of July 23, 2024, the Trust established an ongoing share creation and redemption program and the Shares of the Trust were listed to NYSE Arca. Hence, the Trust’s performance for periods prior to July 23, 2024 are not directly comparable to, and should not be used to make conclusions in conjunction with, the Trust’s performance for periods subsequent to July 23, 2024.