| Document And Entity Information | Mar. 02, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 2, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001725210 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 000-56193 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-6677805 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | c/o Grayscale Investments, LLC |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 290 Harbor Drive, 4th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Stamford |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06902 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 668-1427 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | N/A |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | N/A |
| Trading Symbol | ETHE |
| Security Exchange Name | NONE |
