Ethereum (ETH) Interest in staking has increased significantly as more investors commit their assets in search of rewards. as highlighted According to vocal entrepreneur and investor Ted Pillows, Ethereum’s entry queue is currently 237 times larger than its exit queue.
Over 35 million ETH staked as supply tightens
Remarkably, this shows the exorbitant demand for major altcoins in the cryptocurrency market at the moment. To clarify, entry queue refers to the list of investors waiting to stake ETH. That is, they are willing to lock up their Ethereum for a period of time to protect the network while earning staking rewards.
This move is considered a bullish signal as it suggests investors are confident in Ethereum’s long-term value and rewards. Generally, this means that these investors are not concerned about possible price fluctuations or whether the coin’s value will decline.
Having an “Entry Queue” higher than the Exit Queue indicates that the validator is not looking to withdraw funds, but rather is committing large sums of money for the long term.
Ethereum’s entry queue is currently 237 times larger than its exit queue.
Extraordinary demand for staking $ETH. pic.twitter.com/jQDNVfPWrl
— Ted (@TedPillows) January 6, 2026
According to a chart shared by Pillows, 35.6 million ETH is currently staked, representing 29.5% of Ethereum’s total supply. The staking amount yields an annual percentage rate (APR) of 2.84%, which is a strong indicator of bullish sentiment on Ethereum.
It is worth mentioning that as Ethereum stakes increase, liquidity decreases as less volume can be traded on exchanges. This development could help support price stability, reduce selling pressure and boost the outlook for the asset.
Ethereum price holds above $3,000 as volume soars
At the time of writing, Ethereum replaced It is trading at $3,236.61, up 2.14% in the past 24 hours. The coin soared from an opening price of $3,134.09 to a high of $3,261.25 before registering a slight correction.
Nevertheless, trading volume was still up 37.94% to $24.55 billion, helping push Ethereum into the stability zone above the $3,000 support.
Continuing investments have been accumulating since the last days of 2025. As reported by U.Today, Tom Lee’s Fundstrat-backed company is massive bet This is because over 342,560 ETH worth approximately $1 billion was locked within 48 hours.
Ethereum was under bearish pressure at the time, so the staking move is starting to make sense to observers.
If SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom’s prediction holds true; Ethereum will experience further upside potential In 2026.
