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Ethereum Staking Hits All-Time High as Binance Supply Falls to 2020 Lows
Data from the ETH 2.0 Staking Rate indicator shows that the staking ratio has surged to approximately 31.4%, an all-time high, reflecting the continued lock-up of significant amounts of Ethereum outside of active tradingThis coincides with the circulating Ethereum supply on Binance declining to its lowest level since 2020. This increase corresponds with roughly 38.31 million ETH being locked in staking, marking the highest level ever recorded and highlighting the growing portion of supply removed from the liquid market. As a result,, nearly a third of the total ETH supply is no longer available for immediate sale, significantly tightening market liquidity. reinforcing the trend of investors shifting toward long-term holding and staking, and further reducing the supply available for immediate sale. Simultaneously, data shows that the Ethereum supply on exchanges has dropped to its lowest level since 2016, a major development indicating a substantial decrease in the number of coins available for sale. When the circulating supply falls to such historic lows, the market becomes more sensitive to any increase in demand, as even limited buying inflows can lead to sharp price movements due to reduced liquidity. This reflects a structural shift in the Ethereum market. As investors move from short-term trading to long-term holding and staking, selling pressure declines and the likelihood of a supply shock increases.