According to ChainCatcher, data shows that over 36 million ETH are currently staked on the Ethereum Beacon Chain, accounting for nearly 30% of the network's circulating supply. The total staked value exceeds $118 billion, setting a new historical record. The previous highest record for the percentage of circulating supply staked was 29.54%, which occurred in July 2025. Additionally, the Ethereum validator set currently includes approximately 900,000 active validators, with an additional 2.3 million ETH waiting in the queue to join. Meanwhile, the number of validators in the exit queue has remained near historical lows, indicating limited selling pressure from existing stakers. Market data shows that Ethereum's price has risen by 11% year-to-date, benefiting from the overall market upswing, which has also provided momentum to staking activities.
Ethereum Staking Demand Rises, Over 36M ETH Locked in Beacon Chain
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On-chain data shows that over 36 million ETH are staked on the Ethereum Beacon Chain, representing nearly 30% of the circulating supply. The staking market cap has surpassed $118 billion, a new record. On-chain analysis reveals that the validator count now exceeds 900,000, with 2.3 million ETH in the activation queue. Exit queue levels remain low, suggesting minimal selling pressure. Ethereum's price has increased by 11% year-to-date, boosting staking demand.
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