Ethereum (ETH) has seen a massive upsurge in staking interest as more investors are willing to commit their assets for rewards. As highlighted by vocal entrepreneur and investor Ted Pillows, Ethereum’s entry queue is now 237 times higher than the exit queue.
Over 35 million ETH staked as supply tightens
Notably, this signals outrageous demand for the leading altcoin on the cryptocurrency market at the moment. For clarity, the entry queue refers to the list of investors waiting to stake ETH. That is, they are willing to lock up their Ethereum over a period of time to help secure the network while earning staking rewards.
This move is considered a bullish signal, as it suggests that investors are confident in Ethereum’s long-term value and rewards. Generally, it implies that these investors are not bothered by possible price volatility or whether the coin could drop in value.
With the “entry queue” higher than the exit queue, it shows that validators are committing massive capital for the long-term rather than those wishing to pull out their funds.
As per the chart shared by Pillows, 35.6 million ETH, which represents 29.5% of Ethereum’s total supply, are currently staked. The staked volume will yield a 2.84% annual percentage rate (APR), a strong indicator of the bullish Ethereum sentiment.
It is worth mentioning that with more Ethereum staked, it will result in reduced liquidity, as there is less volume available for trading on exchanges. This development could help support price stability, lower selling pressure and boost the asset’s outlook.
Ethereum’s price holds above $3,000 as volume spikes
As of press time, Ethereum exchanged hands at $3,236.61, a 2.14% increase in the last 24 hours. The coin jumped from an opening low of $3,134.09 to a peak of $3,261.25 before registering a slight correction.
Nevertheless, the trading volume remains up by 37.94% at $24.55 billion, helping to push Ethereum into a stable zone above the $3,000 support.
The ongoing staking has been building up since the last days of 2025. As U.Today reported, Tom Lee’s Fundstrat-backed company engaged in massive staking as over 342,560 ETH worth about $1 billion were locked within a 48-hour window.
The staking move is beginning to make sense to observers because, at the time, Ethereum was experiencing bearish pressures.
If predictions by the CEO of SharpLink, Joseph Chalom, are anything to go by, Ethereum will experience more upside in 2026.
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