Ether's exit queue hits an 18-month high with 644,330 ETH queued for withdrawal, while validator demand remains strong with 390,000 ETH awaiting entry.
Ethereum's exit queue surged to 644,330 ETH, valued at approximately $2.34 billion, leading to an 11-day wait for validators to unstake. Despite the increase in withdrawals, 390,000 ETH worth around $1.2 billion are queued to enter, indicating robust validator demand. The number of active validators has reached an all-time high of nearly 1.1 million, with 35.7 million ETH staked, reflecting ongoing interest in the Ethereum network even amidst profit-taking activity.