Crypto for Advisors: How staking on Ethereum is changing in 2026
Institutional interest in Ethereum staking is growing as companies increasingly use ETH as a treasury asset to generate yield. The article discusses how staking income is becoming a material earnings driver for public companies, distinguishing them from Bitcoin-focused firms.
Why it matters
The shift toward staking as a balance sheet strategy represents a maturing of institutional crypto-asset management and financial reporting.
In today’s newsletter, Will Shannon from Lido explores the changes to the Ethereum blockchain and staking, as more institutions leverage their assets for income.
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Staking income is becoming a balance sheet item
Ether ETH $ 2,542.87 staking is no longer reserved only for crypto-native users. Institutional staking now represents a material amount of total staked ETH, and that trend is accelerating. Bitmine's latest quarterly filing showed 98% of its revenue came from staking, evidence that it has become a primary earnings driver for public companies holding ETH.
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