Recent data indicates that the waiting list for staking on the Ethereum network has reached its highest level in two years, amounting to about 3.7 billion Dollar worth of ETH ready for linking (staking).

💡 What does that mean?

This means that a large number of investors, especially institutions, prefer to hold Ethereum for the long term instead of trading it in the short term, reflecting strong confidence and a long-term strategy in the network.

⚙️ Impact on the market

1. Decrease in circulating supply:

When Ethereum (staked ETH) is locked, it leaves the free trading pool, reducing the supply in the market. If demand continues, it could create upward pressure on the price.

2. Institutional trust = Market trust:

The increasing entry of institutions into Ethereum creates a positive psychological impact on the market, as retail investors see that "whales" are accumulating, prompting others to follow them, which enhances buying momentum.

3. Stability against market fluctuations:

Having a large base of long-term Ethereum holders makes the asset less susceptible to sudden crashes during periods of economic turmoil or macro market fluctuations.

⚖️ But there is another side to the coin.

Although the accumulation of Ethereum in the hands of large entities like ETF funds and centralized platforms ( is considered a bullish indicator, it carries risks related to decentralization:

The power of a limited number of major validators in the network may increase.

Governance and network decisions can be influenced by the interests of those major entities.

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