TLDR
- Ethereum’s staking entry queue has reached its highest level in nearly two years, with 860,369 ETH locked in.
- The surge in staking activity reflects growing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term potential and an influx of institutional capital.
- More than 70 corporate treasury participants have implemented long-term staking strategies, contributing to the growing ETH staking pool.
- Ethereum’s current staking contracts hold 35.7 million ETH, representing about 31% of the total supply.
- Institutional interest in Ethereum staking has reached new heights, with corporate treasuries holding 4.7 million ETH worth over $20 billion.
Ethereum’s staking entry queue reached its highest level in nearly two years, with 860,369 ETH locked in as of Tuesday. This surge in staking reflects growing confidence in Ethereum’s future and an influx of institutional interest. The amount of ETH currently staked is valued at approximately $3.7 billion, marking the longest wait time since the Shanghai upgrade in 2023.
ETH Staking Queue Signals Renewed Confidence
According to staking protocol Everstake, the rise in the staking queue indicates that more people trust Ethereum and want to participate in securing the network.
“We haven’t seen queues of this size since 2023. It’s a strong signal that more people trust Ethereum,” said Everstake.
Ethereum’s rise in staking activity is driven by a combination of rising Ether prices and low gas fees, making staking more appealing to both retail users and corporate treasuries.
Ethereum’s validator entry queue hit its highest level in 2 years, with over 860k ETH worth around $3.7B currently waiting in line.
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The total amount of ETH locked in staking contracts currently stands at 35.7 million, approximately 31% of the total supply. With ETH price hovering around $4,321, more participants are turning to staking for potential yield. This increase in staking activity contrasts with recent concerns about mass validator exits, which saw the staking exit queue spike above 1 million ETH in late August.
Institutional Capital Fuels Staking Growth
Corporate treasury funds have contributed significantly to the growing ETH staking queue. Now, 4.7 million ETH, worth over $20 billion, is held by corporate treasuries, with the majority being staked. StrategicEtherReserve data reveals that more than 70 corporate participants have implemented long-term staking strategies, helping to stabilize the network’s staking activity.
As Ethereum sees increased institutional participation, the entry and exit queues have approached a healthier balance. This shift reflects growing demand for yield generation on Ethereum’s base layer. According to industry observers, the balance between entry and exit queues suggests an improving staking environment, indicating a positive trend for Ethereum’s future.
Ethereum’s Long-Term Potential Draws Bullish Predictions
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin remains confident in ETH’s future, predicting that it could rally 100 times or more over time. He compares Ethereum’s potential to a tectonic shift in financial infrastructure, similar to the U.S. dollar’s move off the gold standard in 1971. Lubin sees Ethereum replacing siloed systems at institutions like JPMorgan, making it the backbone for financial services and smart contract execution.
Lubin’s bullish stance aligns with Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, who predicts that Ethereum could surpass Bitcoin in network value. Lee’s predictions include an Ethereum price of $5,500 in the near term, with an ambitious year-end target of $12,000. With institutional interest growing and Ethereum’s decentralized network gaining traction, both Lubin and Lee are optimistic about ETH’s future.
