The Ethereum (ETH) unstaking queue has reached a record of 13 days, with Cathie Wood of ARK Invest blaming venture capital firms and treasury companies for this situation.
Reasons for the ETH unstaking queue
The decline in ETH staking is attributed to Robinhood’s promotional offer of a 2% bonus on crypto transfers and the activity of venture and treasury companies. Cathie Wood informed her 1.8 million followers about this on July 26, 2025.
> "Robinhood is offering a 2% match for crypto transfers, and VCs are moving staked ETH into treasury companies to double their money when lockups expire". > — Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) July 26, 2025.
Activity of corporate ETH holders
Key factors influencing the withdrawal of ETH from staking are the actions of corporate cryptocurrency holders. Companies like SharpLink Gaming and Bitmine Immersion offer traditional financial investors access to Bitcoin and major altcoins, including Ethereum, allowing traders to benefit from ETH's performance without holding the coins.
Record in ETH staking
According to the Validator Queue tracker, the current unstaking queue for ETH is 12 days and 18 hours long, necessary for the withdrawal of 733,621 ETH, worth $2.76 billion at current prices. This figure is 50% higher than the previous record set in early 2024. The integrity of the Ethereum network is maintained by a record 1,092,991 active validators who have staked a total of 35.6 million ETH, representing 29.48% of its total supply.
The situation with ETH unstaking raises questions for investors and experts alike. The growing interest from venture companies and Robinhood's promotions may significantly influence the future development of the Ethereum ecosystem.
