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- ETH staked hits a record 36 million, securing nearly a third of total network supply.
- Lido dominates staking with over 24% market share, surpassing major centralized exchanges.
The amount of Ethereum (ETH) staked has now reached 36,081,205 ETH, or approximately 29.13% of the total circulating supply. This surge reflects the growing number of ETH holders choosing to lock their assets to earn returns and strengthen the network.
The latest data from Dune Analytics also shows that there are 1,127,538 active validators maintaining the security of the Ethereum ecosystem.
Lido still dominates staking with a 24.59% share, equivalent to 8.87 million ETH. Binance follows in second place with 3.82 million ETH, followed by Coinbase with 3.08 million ETH. Beyond these, players like ether.fi, Figment, and Kiln have also recorded growth. Net inflows since the Shanghai update have also been positive, reaching 14.77 million ETH, rising to 17.91 million ETH without rewards.
ETH Staked Growth Aligns With Price Rally and Whale Accumulation
The increase in the amount of staked ETH coincides with the ongoing ETH price rally. At the time of writing, ETH was trading at about $4,262.13, up 0.88% in the last 24 hours and 20.18% in a week. This rally has helped push Ethereum’s market cap past $520 billion, surpassing Mastercard’s $445 billion and Netflix’s $283 billion.
Furthermore, fund flows into Ethereum-based investment products have also seen a surge. Last week, Ethereum ETPs recorded $269.6 million in inflows—the highest among crypto assets—as changes to 401(k) rules related to crypto under the Trump administration took effect on August 10th. ETH ETF assets now stand at $19.18 billion, up 59% since the beginning of the year.
Furthermore, a CNF report a few days ago highlighted that the SEC’s tough stance on liquid staking has the potential to remove a major regulatory hurdle. This could validate the growth of DeFi and open the door to institutional adoption. If realized, the Ethereum staking ecosystem could become even more vibrant, not only for retail investors but also for large players.
Furthermore, since July 10th, more than 1.035 million ETH—equivalent to $4.17 billion—has been accumulated by unidentified whales or institutions. This surge in accumulation coincides with Ethereum’s increasing market dominance, which some analysts believe could be an early sign of a potential altcoin-led bull run.
Lido Holds Lead as Staking Competition Heats Up
The competitive landscape in the staking space is indeed starting to look crowded. Lido, which relies on a liquid staking model, still leads the way, while large exchanges leverage their user bases to secure positions. Traditional providers and staking pools are also trying to capture a share of the ever-increasing market.
However, the 36 million ETH currently locked in staking reflects more than just confidence in the protocol. For some players, this is also a strategy to reduce supply circulating in the spot market, which can indirectly support prices.
