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ETH deposits on staking platforms: total assets reach new highs
Data from January 4, 2026, shows a significant increase in interest in Ethereum staking. The total number of ETH tokens deposited on major platforms has reached 659,219 units, which at the current valuation corresponds to approximately $2.1 billion in value.
Dynamic Growth of Deposits Over the Week
The recorded increase in deposits is impressive – the total number of ETH deposited has risen by 250,592 units compared to the previous week. This indicates growing investor interest in staking tokens.
Compared to the total ETH holdings on the platform, the deposited amount represents only about 16% of the assets. The platform holds a total of 4.11 million ETH, illustrating the potential for further growth in staking activity.
Price Perspective and Market Value
At a valuation of $3,196 per ETH at the time of reporting, the total number of deposited tokens generated a value exceeding $2.1 billion. Considering the current trading level of $3,380, the total value of this pool could have increased by an additional $100 million.
The rising interest in Ethereum staking indicates a systematic strengthening of this segment of the cryptocurrency market.