Ethereum’s core network and long-term holders security and conviction reinforced further in January, with the lockup of ETH in staking reaching an all-time highEthereum’s core network and long-term holders security and conviction reinforced further in January, with the lockup of ETH in staking reaching an all-time high

Ethereum Staking Ratio Surpasses 30%, Hits All-Time High

2026/01/20 10:00
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Ethereum’s core network and long-term holders security and conviction reinforced further in January, with the lockup of ETH in staking reaching an all-time high and breaking through the 30% level of total supply.

Ethereum Staking Reaches Historic Milestone

The Ethereum network has officially recorded its highest-ever staking participation, with more than 30% of circulating ETH now locked in validators. This marks a major on-chain milestone for the world’s largest smart contract blockchain and reflects growing confidence in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake (PoS) model.

Source: Token Terminal

At current valuations, the total value of staked ETH is estimated at roughly $120 billion, significantly increasing the economic security of the network.

Also Read: Ethereum Bullish Structure Holds, Eyes $3,500 Breakout 

What’s Driving the Surge in Staked ETH?

A number of factors seem to be contributing to the increasing trend of Ethereum staking:

Post-Merge confidence: ETH’s shift to proof-of-stake consensus has ensured that the rewards for proof-of-stake validators remain consistent.

Institutional engagement: The emergence of custodial staking solutions and liquid staking protocols has increased the engagement of institutions and major token holders in staking.

Less sell pressure: When ETH is locked into staking, it is taken out of the money supply.

This data indicates that the staking ratios have been rising steadily since 2021, and this trend has intensified in 2024 and 2026.

Impact on Ethereum’s Supply Dynamics

With close to a third of the total amount of ETH now staked, the liquidity in the Ethereum market has reduced significantly. This decrease in the availability of the token has been seen as a positive by market analysts, especially in a situation where the demand for the Ethereum network is increasing.

The lower supply in circulation, coupled with the consistent burning of ETH through transactions, has further fueled the narrative that ETH is a deflationary or supply-limited asset, especially during periods of high activity.

Price Action Lags On-Chain Strength

Despite such strong staking metrics, however, the price of ETH has been holding below recent local peaks, range-bound below important levels of resistance. Analysts have noted, in fact, that prices have yet to catch up to such strong fundamentals.

Historically, such divergences between staking-based growth and price movements have preceded periods of renewed upside price movements as soon as market sentiment improves.

Broader Implications for Network Security

The crossing of the 30% threshold in staking also enhances the resistance of the ETH network against attacks. The increase in the concentration of stakes will make the economic cost of malicious actions high, hence enhancing trust in the ETH network as infrastructure for settlement in DeFi, NFTs, and institutional uses.

Also Read: Ethereum (ETH) Shows Potential Upside with Key Levels Toward $3,700 Target

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