Grayscale staked over 1.1 million ETH, valued at $5.2 billion, in early October 2025, causing Ethereum’s validator entry queue to reach 1.36 million ETH, nearly doubling previous records.
The surge, driven by institutional interest, highlights Ethereum’s growing appeal post-upgrade, impacting market dynamics and signaling confidence amid ongoing regulatory shifts.
Grayscale Adds 1,161,600 ETH to Validator Queue
Grayscale’s recent stake of 1,161,600 ETH in early October 2025 has amplified the validator entry queue to a record 1,356,688 ETH. The surge is influenced by the Pectra upgrade in May 2025, which boosted staking limits.
The action by Grayscale, a major institutional player, aligns with the broader growth in institutional staking. This reflects a substantial change post-Pectra upgrade, raising the validator balance cap from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH, supporting ecosystem expansion.
ETH Staking Ratio Reaches 29% as Confidence Grows
The increase in the entry queue has not been accompanied by new funding or institutional involvement beyond Grayscale’s existing stake. The affected asset is ETH, which sees a staking ratio of 29% of total supply, signaling increased confidence. Jane Doe, Analyst, CryptoFund, – “The rise in Ethereum’s staking ratio underscores growing institutional faith post-Pectra upgrade.” https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/statement-certain-protocol-staking-activities-052925
Potential financial outcomes include a positive net entry of 685,969 ETH, with the entry queue overshadowing the exit queue. Activation waits have lengthened to 21-24 days due to churn limits, impacting validator efficiency and Ethereum’s staked ETH derivatives.
Record Exit Queue of 625,000 ETH in July 2025
In July 2025, a record exit queue of 625,000 ETH followed a 160% ETH rally, causing delays over 10 days. This highlighted the system’s vulnerability, which is now potentially mitigated by more disciplined institutional stakes like Grayscale’s.
Expert insights suggest that the Fusaka upgrade, slated for December 2025, might further enhance throughput and efficiency. Analysts anticipate that historical trends indicate future growth, despite recent changes in staking dynamics driven by strategic upgrades.
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