Ethereum staking has reached a record level as institutional participation increases, supply tightens, and validator demand grows rapidly. Over 36.2 million ETH is now locked in staking, reducing active supply and impacting short-term market liquidity, while yields stay steady at around 2.8%. This development comes as Ethereum’s staking ratio crosses 30% for the first time, according to Token Terminal.
Ethereum’s staking ratio has surpassed 30%, reaching an all-time high according to Token Terminal’s Monday post. Currently, over 36.2 million ETH is staked, representing around $115 billion in value. This amount reflects 30% of the total ETH supply, as reported by Ultrasound Money.
Annual yields from staking remain near 2.8%, sustaining long-term investor interest.
Validator activity has surged as the staking entry queue reached its highest level since 2023. Over 2.7 million ETH is now queued to be staked, indicating persistent demand. At the same time, the exit queue has dropped near zero, signaling reduced withdrawal activity.
Institutions are playing a larger role in the Ethereum ecosystem, contributing heavily to current staking volumes. Firms such as BitMine and several digital asset ETFs are locking ETH to earn staking rewards. This influx is tightening the supply and raising Ethereum’s appeal among finance players.
Their official X post on Monday cited 35 adoption cases from entities building on Ethereum. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee also shared these developments, pointing to accelerated institutional adoption.
He explained that 1 million ETH staked by one entity differs from the same amount staked by many holders.
Despite the staking momentum, ETH prices have declined since the weekend. As of Tuesday morning in Asia, ETH dropped below $3,200 after a 1% daily loss. Since the weekend, Ethereum has lost 5% of its market value.
Market pressure increased due to concerns surrounding global trade tensions. Reports link this to Donald Trump’s trade policies, which have impacted overall investor sentiment. The drop comes even as staking trends suggest long-term supply reduction.
Trading activity shows reduced ETH liquidity across major exchanges. Much of the locked ETH is inaccessible, impacting circulating volumes. This has potential implications for near-term volatility.
Staking remains strong, but price action currently reflects broader market factors. The validator queue remains high, while the exit queue stays minimal. This indicates strong confidence among current stakers.
Milk Road stated, “ETH supply is getting intentionally harder to access,” in reference to this growing lock-up trend. As a result, exchange reserves continue to shrink. Institutions appear to be leading the charge in long-term holding.
Fundamentals suggest that the supply of tradable ETH may stay limited for some time. The number of validators continues to grow steadily. Participation from asset managers further reinforces Ethereum’s network strength.
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