Recently, Ethereum (ETH) reserves on Layer 2 (L2) networks have significantly decreased, with a 25% drop in overall ETH balance. Optimism has seen a staggering 54% decline since March, while Arbitrum and Base have dropped by 17% and 14%, respectively. The DeFi Report highlights this trend, particularly since early 2025, as major L2 networks experience substantial ETH withdrawals. The declining prices of native L2 tokens, such as OP and ARB, have diminished investor interest, leading many to return to the more secure Ethereum mainnet. Notably, ETH staking and long-term holding addresses have reached record levels, indicating a shift towards value preservation. Accumulation Addresses now hold 22.8 million ETH, with over 500,000 ETH staked in June alone, pushing the total to over 35 million ETH. This trend marks a reversal from 2024, as the mainnet gains traction following the successful Pectra upgrade. For L2s to regain trust, they must enhance liquidity and improve token stability. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news

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