While ETH is surging to new highs, Ethereum’s validator exit queue has grown sharply. Nearly 700,000 ETH, worth about $3.29 billion, is currently waiting to leave the network. Withdrawals are expected to take around 12 days and four hours–as per Validate Queue data.
At the same time, new validators continue to join. Around 220,000 ETH, valued at roughly $1.03 billion, is waiting to enter the network. These deposits are expected to be activated in almost four days.
The increase comes after Ethereum’s price rose above $4,700, more than 160% since April. Given this price surge, many validators are choosing to withdraw now to access their funds.
Validators Moves to Sell ETH
The difference between the exit and entry queues shows the activity in Ethereum’s staking system. Some investors are withdrawing, while others are still staking and keeping their ETH in the network.
Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake network now has more than 35 million ETH staked as per data on Beaconchain. This is nearly 30% of the total Ethereum supply. Staking continues to be popular because rewards remain close to 3% per year.
Large exit queues can slow withdrawals, but new deposits continue at the same time. Companies and institutional investors are also adding ETH for staking. This helps keep the network stable and secure.
The current activity shows how Ethereum handles both withdrawals and new deposits. Short-term holders are taking gains from price rises, while long-term investors and institutions keep staking. The network has continued to manage these changes smoothly.
Aside from the rise in the exit queues, the ongoing new stakes show the maturity in Ethereum staking. The network can process large withdrawals and new entries at the same time. This balance keeps staking stable and supports both active participants and long-term investors.
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