Payward Is Developing Liquidity Access for Staked Positions, Executive Says

John Zettler, product senior director at Payward Services, said Payward is developing liquidity access for staked positions as Ethereum exit delays can last weeks, a potential mismatch for funds facing redemptions within days. Zettler described staking demand as countercyclical. In weaker markets, holders may be more inclined to stake, adding to demand while putting pressure on yields. In stronger markets, higher transaction fees can lift rewards, while investors’ preference for liquidity can reduce staking participation. Zettler expects Ethereum’s yield to fall further if the share of Ether staked keeps rising, until protocol rewards reach an equilibrium.