4-9-2025 – Data from ValidatorQueue reveals significant congestion in Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network, with 825,453 ETH in the exit queue and 833,609 ETH in the entry queue, causing delays of over 14 days for both processes. The exit queue, reflecting validators seeking to withdraw staked ETH, faces a wait of approximately 14 days and 8 hours, while new validators face a 14-day, 11-hour delay for activation.
This bottleneck highlights the growing demand for staking and unstaking on Ethereum’s PoS network, which transitioned from Proof-of-Work in September 2022. The high volume of ETH in both queues suggests increased validator activity, potentially driven by market conditions or confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value. However, prolonged delays could strain network efficiency and impact validator participation, as timely entry and exit are critical for maintaining liquidity and operational flexibility.
