The SEC has postponed its decision on whether to approve Ether staking in Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust ETF and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF until June 1, 2025, with a final deadline at the end of October 2025. This comes after the SEC approved options trading for several Ether ETFs, while the annual yield on staked Ether is estimated to be between 2% and 7% on various platforms. Despite the recent regulatory hurdles, Ether ETFs have seen a cumulative net inflow of $2.28 billion since their launch, suggesting significant investor interest. However, Ether ETFs have not gained as much traction as Bitcoin ETFs, which have attracted more than $35.4 billion in inflows. Ethereum's performance has also been lackluster compared to other cryptocurrencies in the current bull market, with its price remaining below $2,000 as of April 14, 2025. The ongoing developments underscore the challenges Ether ETFs face in gaining competitive footing in the market dominated by Bitcoin.

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