🔐 46.59% of the total ETH supply is now locked in the staking contract.

That’s over 77.85M $ETH (approx. $256B) - new data from Santiment says. But why is the staking ratio for ETH so important compared to its competitors, and what does this mean for the price?

📊 Historically, #solana and Cardano have had higher staking percentages because their models were built for it from day one. Ethereum, however, is catching up fast: a year ago, this number was nearly 40% lower (!!!)

As nearly half of all ETH is locked, any sudden 📈 increase in demand (like from the recent Spot ETFs or DeFi spikes) can lead to a supply shock, pushing prices higher much faster than in previous cycles. While investors aren't now looking for a quick exit - they are committing to the network's security and future.

🔔 At the same time, we should understand that the prices can't be dumped easily - the funds are released through a strict, rate-limited queue on the staking contract.

We're seeing how #Ethereum is evolving into the ultimate digital bond. The more that gets staked, the more stable and scarce it becomes.

😉 Are you part of the 46%? Or are you keeping your ETH on a spot for the next trade?
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