Ethereum’s staked supply has surged to a record high, with over 35 million ETH now locked, marking more than 28% of the total Ether supply. The rise underscores growing investor conviction and tightening liquidity conditions, as the crypto market continues to draw interest from corporate players.
The increased $ETH staking comes amid a broader trend of public companies adopting crypto treasury strategies. Nasdaq-listed Lion Group Holding recently unveiled a $600 million digital asset treasury, naming Hyperliquid (HYPE) as its core reserve token. The move highlights rising institutional interest in altcoins and DeFi ecosystems beyond Bitcoin.
Meanwhile, Ethereum’s fundamentals appear stronger than ever. Long-term holder addresses—those with no sell history—now control 22.8 million ETH, and more than 500,000 ETH were staked in the first half of June alone, according to data from Dune and CryptoQuant.
At the same time, crypto-native asset managers have quadrupled their onchain holdings since January 2025, reaching $4 billion across platforms such as Morpho Protocol. The growth comes amid a shift in U.S. regulatory tone under the Trump administration, which has embraced crypto-friendly policies.
The tightening supply of liquid Ether, paired with growing institutional exposure and demand for yield-bearing instruments, could signal stronger long-term price support—even amid short-term market weakness.
