Ethereum staking has reached a record 30% of supply, driven by institutional interest and a surge in validators.
The amount of Ethereum locked in staking has hit a record level, with 35.8 million ETH currently staked on the Beacon Chain. This represents approximately 29.57% of Ethereum's total market supply, exceeding $118 billion in value.
This new peak surpasses the previous record of 29.54%, which was noted in July 2025. Currently, there are 976,117 active validators, with an additional 2.3 million ETH waiting to be staked. The low level of the exit queue suggests minimal selling pressure among stakers.
Lido Finance remains the dominant player in the liquid staking market, holding around 24% of all staked Ethereum assets.
Institutional Influence
Several institutional factors are contributing to this growth:
- BitMine: Led by Tom Lee, the firm has staked 4.07 million ETH, representing 3.36% of total issuance. They have recently increased their staked assets by 1.53 million ETH.
- ETF Developments: Grayscale has begun distributing staking rewards to its fund investors, and Morgan Stanley has filed for a spot Ethereum ETF that includes staking options, highlighting asset managers' interest in generating passive income from Ethereum.
As a result of this institutional activity, Ethereum's price surged by 5.5% in a single day, reaching $3,320. This follows a previous peak of $3,350 on January 14, driven by a significant influx of new users to the Ethereum blockchain.
