Ethereum sets a new staking record: A positive signal for the future of ETH prices?

Ethereum has just surpassed a new milestone with a total of 96,541,019,319 staked tokens, reaching over 35 million tokens, equivalent to 28.3% of the circulating supply – a record high to date, according to data from Dune Analytics.

This record was established shortly after the U.S. SEC clarified that staking activities are not considered securities transactions, helping to reduce legal risks and paving the way for both individual and institutional investors to participate more robustly in the Ethereum network.

The number of validators also hit a new historical high of 1.1 million, indicating that the network is becoming increasingly decentralized and stable.

🔍 According to experts, this is an “optimistic” signal as it shows trust in the future price of ETH. The fact that many people are staking indicates that they are willing to lock up capital for the long term and expect price appreciation potential.

Another noteworthy point is that 11,108,717,516 directly affects the rate of ETH issuance. The more ETH locked up, the slower the rate of new issuance, thereby helping to reduce inflation and support prices.

Currently, the total value of ETH staked is estimated at around 90 billion USD, despite the price of ETH adjusting around 2,500 USD.

While Bitcoin relies on mining, Ethereum – since “The Merge” – has completely transitioned to a Proof-of-Stake mechanism, where validators must stake ETH to operate the network.

This demonstrates that staking is increasingly becoming a core part of financial and long-term investment strategies with ETH.

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