Crypto ETFs with staking can supercharge returns but they may not be for everyone
Investing in crypto assets like ether, the native token of the Ethereum network, once followed a simple path: traders bought coins on platforms like Coinbase or Robinhood, or stored them in self-custody wallets such as MetaMask, and held them directly.
Then came staking, or pledging a certain amount of cryptocurrencies to a network to validate transactions and earn rewards. This was seen as a way for investors to generate passive income while holding the tokens through crypto exchanges in anticipation of price appreciation.
However, as crypto has moved closer to mainstream finance, new products such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track spot prices now sit alongside direct ownership, giving investors more choice — but also more…
