Ethereum validator exit queue falls to zero as staking demand soars

2026-01-18 06:25:30

Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: Ethereum validator exit queue falls to zero as staking demand soars Original Link: The Ethereum staking validator exit queue has dropped to zero — signaling a dramatic fall in selling pressure and strengthening confidence in Ether (ETH) as a yield-bearing asset.

Data from Ethereum Validator Queue shows the exit queue has fallen from its September 2025 peak of 2.67 million Ether (ETH) to 0 ETH, while the entry queue has risen more than fivefold over the last month to 2.6 million ETH, the highest since July 2023.

Wait times for the entry queue have now stretched out to 45 days, while exiting ETH is being processed in a matter of minutes.

Industry analysts said the massive staking inflows strengthen ETH’s supply-demand dynamic, potentially setting the stage for sustained upward price momentum in the coming months.

“Once the entry queue converts into active validators, the staking rate moves higher and pushes toward new all-time highs,” according to industry research heads.

“Bullish set-up for the coming months.”

The massive inflows have been partly pushed by institutional demand for ETH staking yields, which is currently around 2.8% Annual Percentage Rate.

Several major players have been contributors, having staked over 1.25 million ETH, more than a third of their total ETH holdings.

Nearly half of all ETH is in PoS deposit contract

Crypto analytics platforms noted that more than 46.5% of the total ETH supply is now in the ETH proof-of-stake deposit contract at 77.85 million ETH, worth $256 billion at current prices.

The total staked ETH stands at about 36.1 million, representing around 29% of the total supply.

Despite the bullish indicator, ETH’s current price of $3,300 is still down from its $4,946 all-time high set on Aug. 4, 2025.

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