Ethereum Validator Exit Queue Hits Zero — Entry Still Requires 43 Days
Ethereum's validator exit queue reached zero on July 20, with an exit wait time of 0 minutes. However, the entry queue stands at 2,499,792 ETH, requiring 43 days and 10 hours to join the staking set. The network now has 883,724 active validators staking 40.8 million ETH — approximately 33.49% of total supply — with a current staking APR of 2.64%. This unusual split shows outbound pressure fading even as demand to stake remains elevated.
Risk reminder: Staking locks up ETH and may limit liquidity. The full withdrawal of funds after exit still takes approximately 7.7 days.
