$ETH Nearly 30% of the ether supply now locked

Since its launch in December 2020, the Beacon Chain has never seen so much ether (ETH) staked: 34.8 million ETH, or 28.7% of the circulating supply estimated at 120.8 million ETH.

A new peak that surpasses the previous record of November 10, 2024, and proves that one-third of holders prefer staking income rather than a pure trading strategy, as analyzed by Evan Van Ness, blockchain expert:

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This level of staking suggests that investors are less inclined to part with their assets in the short term and prefer to secure a yield in an uncertain environment.