Ethereum Staking Distribution

Real-time network staking analytics • January 2026

Total ETH Staked
35.7M
↑ 2.3% ETH locked in validators
%
Staking Ratio
29.5%
↑ 1.8% of circulating supply
Active Validators
1.06M
↑ 3.2% securing the network
Current APY
3.0%
↓ 0.5% with MEV-Boost

Market Share Distribution

Staking Growth Over Time

Centralized Exchange Staking Share

Top Staking Providers

APY Trends (Base vs MEV-Boost)

Yield by Staking Method (2025)

Validator Node Distribution by Region

Regional Insights

🇺🇸 North America & Western Europe

66% of staking participants concentrated in these regions. US regulatory clarity (SEC guidance Aug 2025) has accelerated institutional adoption.

🌏 Asia-Pacific Growth

Grown to 15.8% from 11.6% — fastest growing region. Singapore and Hong Kong emerging as staking hubs.

📈 Decentralization Trend

Node distribution outside NA/Europe has grown to 27%. Global diversity continuing to improve network resilience.

Staking Method Comparison

Solo Staking
Liquid Staking
CEX Staking

Key Considerations

⚠️ 33% Threshold

No single entity should control more than 33% of staked ETH. Lido's share (~27.7%) is watched closely, though its stake is distributed across 37+ node operators.

🔄 Pectra Upgrade

Raised validator stake cap from 32 to 2,048 ETH, enabling more efficient large-scale participation and reducing validator sprawl.

📉 Yield Compression

APY has declined from post-Merge highs of 5.3% to ~1.9-3% as more ETH is staked. MEV-Boost remains crucial for competitive yields.