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Ethereum Queue Hits 3.4M ETH, 60-Day Wait

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Sohrab Khawas

Ethereum’s validator entry queue has ballooned to around 3.4 million ETH, signaling strong demand from large investors, corporations, and crypto exchanges choosing to stake rather than sell during recent market conditions. This has created one of the longest staking queues since the move to Proof of Stake, with an estimated 60-day wait for new validators to activate. Compared with about 904,000 ETH in early January, the sharp rise shows a growing commitment to locking up ETH for yield and long-term participation in network security.

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Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

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