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10/21/2026

Ethereum Staking Hits 43.8M ETH Record, Solana at 440.5M SOL—Bitwise

What happened: Bitwise’s Q3 2026 report shows Ethereum staking reached an all-time high of 43.

Ethereum Staking Hits 43.8M ETH Record, Solana at 440.5M SOL—Bitwise

What happened: Bitwise’s Q3 2026 report shows Ethereum staking reached an all-time high of 43.8 million ETH (about 36% of supply), with net inflows of nearly 2 million ETH for the quarter. Average ETH staking yield fell to 2.63%, down from 2.81% the previous quarter, attributed to a larger staking pool. Solana also set a new record with 440.5 million SOL staked, representing about 69% of its supply.

Why it matters: The record share of staked ETH and SOL signals growing confidence in proof-of-stake networks but raises concerns about centralization and liquidity, as more tokens are locked and validator counts consolidate. Falling yields may eventually deter new stakers, potentially impacting network security and decentralization.

Source: The Defiant, Crypto Briefing