The U.S. SEC has officially approved liquid staking, giving a major boost to Ethereum and the broader crypto market. Following the news, $ETH
ETH surged past $4,000, as investors gained confidence in staking-related services like Lido and Rocket Pool. Liquid staking allows users to earn rewards while keeping access to their tokens—making it a more flexible and attractive option.
This regulatory clarity has also sparked a rally in staking tokens and Layer-2 networks like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base. With more ETH likely to be staked and held long-term, the circulating supply may shrink, potentially driving prices even higher. Overall, the SEC’s green light is seen as a bullish signal for Ethereum’s ecosyste
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