BlackRock Hits $20B in Crypto ETFs, SEI ETPs Surge

BlackRock has officially surpassed $20 billion in assets under management (AUM) across its crypto exchange-traded funds. This milestone follows a series of large transactions from Coinbase Prime wallets into BlackRock’s IBIT and ETHA ETFs. On-chain data shows over $160 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum moved into BlackRock’s vehicles in the past week alone.

These inflows reflect continued institutional appetite for regulated crypto exposure. Most notably, the ETHA ETF received multiple 10,000 ETH transfers in recent days. This indicates bullish sentiment ahead of potential Ethereum staking integrations.

SEC Acknowledges Staking in ETH ETF Amendment

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently acknowledged that staking is under consideration in its latest Ethereum ETF amendment. While the agency has not finalized its stance, this acknowledgement opens the door for future products that generate yield.

If approved, staking could enhance the appeal of ETH ETFs by allowing investors to earn passive income. This would align regulated products with the broader Ethereum ecosystem. Here, staking plays a key role in network security and returns.

SEI ETPs Gain Momentum Across Regions

CoinShares launched a new staked SEI ETP earlier this week. The product joins a wave of European-listed ETPs targeting institutional investors looking for regulated exposure to emerging layer-1 tokens. In parallel, Canary Capital has filed for a U.S.-listed staked SEI ETF, bringing the asset into American markets.

Sei Network confirmed the development, noting the acceleration of global access to its ecosystem. The SEI token’s liquidity and performance could benefit as more traditional capital flows into staked versions of the asset.

Broader Market Impact

These moves show that big institutions are warming up to crypto. Especially projects that offer staking rewards. By packaging these returns inside regulated products like ETFs and ETPs, crypto becomes easier to access for traditional investors.

The fact that even newer tokens like SEI are getting picked up by major players points to an open-minded market. If this momentum continues, it could mean more stability, deeper liquidity, and stronger long-term growth, especially if others follow BlackRock’s playbook.