Ether Strategic Reserves and ETF Holdings Increase
Strategic reserves and ETF holdings have risen by 116% since July 1, helping to ease concerns regarding a possible ETH sell-off.
The quantity of Ether (ETH) queued for unstaking has hit its peak, as investors seem inclined to realize their yearly profits.
This signifies the largest amount of Ether ever prepared for withdrawal by the network’s validators. These validators are essential for adding new blocks and confirming transactions within proposed blocks, playing a crucial role in maintaining the security of the Ethereum blockchain.
Validator Activity and Staking Data
According to data from ValidatorQueue, the count of active validators surpassed 1.05 million, with 29.4% of the total ETH supply staked, translating to approximately 35.6 million ETH.
“Ethereum staking exit queue goes parabolic,” commented macro analyst MartyPary regarding the largest validator exodus in crypto history.
While this decline does not necessarily indicate that all validators intend to sell their holdings, a substantial portion of the over $12 billion could be liquidated to secure profits, especially given that the Ether price has appreciated by 97% in the last year.
“The Ethereum exit queue is at a record high, with huge amounts of $ETH now waiting to exit staking,” said crypto YouTuber Lark Davis in a post on X, adding:
Concerns over Staking Demand and Market Dynamics
At the same time, the Ethereum staking entry queue has reached its lowest point in four weeks, heightening fears that a spike in the exit queue might trigger a significant sell-off.
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Currently, more than 512,755 ETH, valued at around $2.3 billion, are queued to be staked, a reduction from 959,717 ETH on September 5, signaling a decline in demand for staking Ether.
Increased accumulation and buying strength from Ether treasury companies and spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are absorbing a considerable amount of the selling pressure.
Data from strategicethreserve.xyz reveals that the combined holdings of strategic reserves and ETFs have surged 116% since July 1, climbing from 5,445,458 ETH to 11,762,594 ETH.
This sharp increase showcases a rapid influx of Ether supply into the hands of significant institutional and corporate players.
The majority of these entities are likely to stake the asset for additional yields in their strategies, which could enhance the entry queue in the upcoming weeks.
Potential Launch of ETH Staking ETFs
Another optimistic narrative centers around the anticipated launch of ETH staking ETFs. This suggests that some investors may be freeing liquidity to re-enter these products later, effectively redistributing their exposure without leaving the ETH market.
While the SEC’s final deadline for approval is in April 2026, noted analyst Axel Bitblaze mentioned that the green light may come much earlier, potentially as soon as October 2025.
“I know we have been waiting for the ETH ETFs approval, but now it’s just a matter of time,” the analyst stated in a Tuesday post on X, adding:
Investment Trends in Crypto ETPs
Capital has continued to flow into crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) over the past week, with Ethereum investment products attracting $646 million in inflows. This marks the resurgence of institutional investor interest in ETH.
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