Gensler's departure could trigger a new wave of crypto market liberalization. For Ethereum, this means one thing: the possible release of an ETH ETF with staking. An ETF with a staking function is not just a fund, it is a capital-raising machine. So far, Ethereum ETFs are lagging behind in popularity, compared to the resounding success of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, which raised over $1 billion in November. But things could change dramatically with the launch of staking instruments.

Why is staking the key?

It's simple: passive income. ETH staking, which brings in about 3.5% per annum, is exactly what will attract both retail investors and large players. People like to get paid for simply holding an asset, and if you do this through a convenient and understandable ETF, interest in ETH will skyrocket.

New players, new demand, new price

Allowing staking via a regulated ETF will signal to institutional investors that they can now enter ETH with lower risks and with income. As a result, new funds will flow into the network, demand will increase, and, ultimately, the price will increase. This is not just a theory: the success of Bitcoin ETFs shows that the market is hungry for such solutions.