Ethereum Staking Statistics 2026: Yields, Validators, Queues and Institutions

Ethereum staking grew in 2026 even as prices fell and yields dropped. About 43.7 million ETH is now staked, or 35.8 percent of supply, based on data checked on 5 October 2026. Most of the growth came from institutions. Treasury companies, ETFs and custodians now hold more than a third of staked ETH. This article draws on six sources to cover totals, validators, yields, queues, large stakers, funds, liquid staking, restaking, MEV, issuance and a survey of solo stakers. Figures come from different dates, so each one is tied to its time frame. How Much ETH Is Staked in 2026? Validators hold 43.7 million ETH as of 5 October 2026. That is 35.8 percent of a supply near 122 million ETH, worth about $118 billion at $2,700 per ETH.

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