ETH Staking Hits the Roof! 35M ETH and Still Climbing!

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Hold onto your hats, folks! The Ethereum train just hit a new high-speed record. This week, the supply of staked Ether soared to an all-time high, and let me tell you, it’s squeezing the liquid supply like a lemon at a juice factory! 🍋

Over 35 MILLION Ether (ETH) coins are now staked, according to Dune Analytics. That’s not a typo, folks. We’re talking big numbers here. 💰

In fact, more than 28.3% of the total Ether supply is locked away in smart contracts, just sitting there, saying “Come back later for some passive income, my friend.” It’s like a savings account, but with *way* better returns. 🏦

This rise in staked ETH signals that investors are gearing up for a hold-‘em-tight strategy instead of selling. Forget about “buy low, sell high.” It’s more like “lock up your Ether, and make your future self smile!” 😎

In fact, over 500,000 ETH has been staked just in the first half of June. That’s not a typo either. Looks like people are getting real cozy with their crypto. And by cozy, I mean, they’re locking it up tighter than a vault. 🏰

The big news? Ether accumulation addresses—aka, the people who never sell—are now holding a record-breaking 22.8 million ETH. I mean, Ethereum is basically the “cool kid” at the crypto lunch table. 🍽️

The boost in staking comes just in time for some very favorable news from the US regulatory scene. The SEC recently gave a big thumbs up to staking activities, which is basically like giving crypto a gold star. 🌟

Of course, the SEC is still sitting on the fence about Ether staking ETFs. Why? Because they’re playing the waiting game. But don’t worry, the crypto world is still celebrating with confetti and all. 🎉

Now, let’s talk about Lido—everyone’s favorite liquid staking protocol. It’s responsible for a whopping 25% of the staked Ether supply. That’s like the cool kid in school who runs the club. But don’t worry, Binance and Coinbase are still in the game, holding their own little chunks. 🍫

Lido Takes the Lead with 25% of Staked ETH!

Lido’s dominating the field with 25% of all staked Ether. Binance holds 7.5%, and Coinbase isn’t far behind with 7.4%. It’s like a crypto pie, and they’re all grabbing their slices. 🍰

Speaking of Coinbase, they’ve become Ethereum’s largest node operator. Who needs a small, cozy corner when you can be *the* biggest node in the game? 💪

Purists who love their decentralization may not be thrilled with all this centralization. But hey, institutional adoption is on the rise, and it’s hard to ignore those institutions who see the value in liquid staking. 💼

Konstantin Lomashuk from Lido puts it best: “Lido’s TVL (total value locked) is starting to get a nice chunk of institutional love.” It’s like a party, and the institutions are showing up with their fancy suits. 🕴️

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2025-06-17 17:33