21shares Extends 100% Sponsor Fee Waiver for the 21shares Ethereum Staking ETF (TETH) Through October 8, 2027

21Shares Ethereum Staking ETF (TETH) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Exhibit 99.1 21shares Extends 100% Sponsor Fee Waiver for the 21shares Ethereum Staking ETF (TETH) Through October 8, 2027 Sponsor fee waiver extended for an additional 12 months to provide zero-cost exposure and staking yield potential for U.S. investors NEW YORK, October 6, 202

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Published Oct 6, 2026, 8:20 PM UTC
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Primary signal
MARKET
Neutral
AI market analysis
Mentioned
$TETH
Relevance
6/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR 8-K
Decision brief

The 30-second read

Med
01

Why it matters

The waiver removes the sponsor fee, potentially making TETH more attractive and supporting its price, while the underlying staking yield remains at 2.65% annualized.

02

Market read

First disclosure of fee waiver extension; may drive short‑term buying interest in TETH.

03

What to watch

staking reward volatility and regulatory risk remain unchanged

Relevance 6/10Novelty 8/10Timing: effective immediately

Background

21shares filed an 8‑K announcing a 12‑month extension of its 100% sponsor fee waiver for the Ethereum Staking ETF (TETH).

Market effects

may boost interest in crypto ETPs and staking products

U.S. investors gain cost‑free exposure to ETH staking

limited to crypto‑focused investors

Counterpoint

fee waiver could mask underlying cost pressures or future fee hikes

Key entities

  • 21shares

    Issuer of the Ethereum Staking ETF (TETH)

  • TETH

    21shares Ethereum Staking Exchange Traded Fund

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