New York, June 17, 2025 - The amount of staked Ether (ETH) has reached an all-time high, with over 28% of the total supply now locked in smart contracts. This surge indicates growing investor confidence and a reduction in the liquid supply of the world's second-largest cryptocurrency. (Source: Cointelegraph, June 17, 2024)
Over 35 million ETH are currently staked under Ethereum's proof-of-stake model. This means a significant portion of investors are holding their ETH instead of selling at current prices. (Source: Dune Analytics, June 17, 2024)
In the first half of June, over 500,000 ETH were staked, signaling rising confidence and a drop in liquid supply. Ether accumulation addresses have also reached an all-time high of 22.8 million, indicating strong long-term investor conviction. (Source: CryptoQuant, June 17, 2024)
This increase in staking follows favorable US regulatory developments. The SEC released new guidance on cryptocurrency staking on May 29, stating that protocol staking activities do not need to register with the Commission. (Source: Cointelegraph, May 30, 2024)
Lido currently manages over 25% of the staked Ether tokens. Binance holds 7.5%, and Coinbase holds 7.4%, according to Dune data. Coinbase is also Ethereum's largest node operator, holding over 11.4% of the staked Ether supply. (Source: Cointelegraph, March 20, 2024)
While some criticize the growing staked supply through liquid staking protocols as a potential centralization risk, institutional adoption has increased. A significant portion of Lido's TVL already comes from institutions, driven by growing demand. (Source: Cointelegraph, June 17, 2024)