Ethereum Staking Hits Record 41.7 Million ETH as Investors Hold Through Selloff
Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system allows holders to lock up ETH to help validate transactions and secure the network in exchange for recurring rewards. The amount committed to staking is closely watched as a gauge of investor confidence and liquid supply. Rising deposits during a market downturn suggest some holders are prioritizing longer-term yield over selling, even as weaker prices test sentiment across the cryptocurrency market.
The total amount of staked Ether has climbed to a record 41.7 million tokens, equivalent to roughly one-third of the cryptocurrency’s overall supply. The milestone came even as ETH retreated from recent highs and fell below $1,900. Continued demand for staking indicates that relatively steady protocol rewards are encouraging investors to keep tokens locked and earn passive income rather than exit their positions during the bearish stretch.
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The history behind this eventEthereum Foundation Formally Begins ETH Staking With More Than 2,000 Tokens, Plans to Expand Holdings
The Ethereum Foundation supports Ethereum protocol research and development as well as ecosystem grants. It previously funded operations mainly by selling ETH from its treasury. After updating its treasury policy in June 2025, the foundation shifted toward staking to generate native yield, aiming to reduce the need for token sales and the resulting market pressure while directing the income toward network development and ecosystem programs.
The Ethereum Foundation launched the initiative on February 24, 2026, staking an initial 2,016 ETH. It added 20,470 ETH worth about $42 million on March 30, followed by roughly 45,332 ETH valued at $93 million on April 2. The additions brought the total to about 70,000 ETH, worth approximately $143 million.
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