May 19
Ethereum’s Strange Divergence: Price Down, Staking Up to 31%
Ethereum staking ratio rises to 31% as ETH falls 26% YTD, widening the gap between price action and Onchain activity.
➤ Ethereum's staking ratio has increased to 31% despite a 26% year-to-date price drop, indicating strong holder confidence and reduced circulating supply. ➤ Liquid staking platforms like Lido are making it easier for retail and institutional investors to stake ETH, contributing to the trend. ➤ The article highlights the ongoing importance of Ethereum as a base layer for DeFi, Layer 2 networks, and tokenized real-world assets, with potential future catalysts including spot ETH ETFs and increased institutional capital.