6-8-2025 – Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake network is seeing a decline in its validator exit queue, now holding 443,164 ETH valued at $1.612 billion, down for the fourth straight day, according to BlockBeats. The wait time for validators to exit has shortened to approximately 7 days and 17 hours, signaling a slowdown in withdrawals after a recent surge.
The exit queue’s reduction follows Ethereum’s 160% price rally since April, prompting some stakers to lock in profits. Meanwhile, the entry queue has grown to 95,626 ETH, worth $347 million, with a 1-day, 16-hour activation delay. This influx reflects rising institutional interest, spurred by regulatory clarity from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in May, which confirmed staking does not violate securities laws.
Firms like SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion are actively increasing their ETH stakes to capitalize on network rewards. These opposing trends highlight a dynamic market. Profit-taking by early stakers contrasts with fresh capital entering the ecosystem, driven by Ethereum’s robust DeFi infrastructure and growing ETF demand. The network’s validator count, nearing 1.1 million, underscores its resilience, with roughly 30% of ETH supply staked, securing $130 billion in value.
