2026-01-18 05:34:04

Recent signals indicate an interesting shift in the validator movement on Ethereum. According to ValidatorQueue data, the validator exit queue has dropped from a peak of 2.67 million ETH in September last year to zero, marking a significant change. Meanwhile, the ETH entering the queue has surged more than fivefold in the past month, currently accumulating to 2.5978 million ETH, a record high since July 2023.

The waiting time to enter the validator queue has also been extended, now taking 45 days to be scheduled. This data reflects a clear increase in market participants' enthusiasm for engaging with the Ethereum network. From the rapid clearing of exits to the surge in entries, it may indicate a shift in market outlook on ETH—some are eager to join, while those who wanted to exit seem less urgent.

This contrasting flow of entries and exits also subtly hints at changing market sentiment, especially in weighing staking yields against the network's prospects.

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StopLossMaster

· 12h ago

Haha, this is what you call the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth... Queue reset to zero upon exit, and five times increase upon re-entry. The contrast is quite striking. Wait, it takes 45 days to get in? Is it that competitive... Looks like everyone is rushing to get on board. Those who wanted to run earlier might still be watching now, while some are eager to add more. This shift in sentiment is indeed quite interesting. Staking yields and prospects... to put it simply, it's still a bet on ETH's momentum. It's just that confidence has returned. 2.59 million ETH are in line. I just wonder if the next wave of entrants will become another story of "Why did I sell at a loss"?

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SmartContractPhobia

· 12h ago

Bro, these data are really crazy. I've truly never seen anyone clear the exit queue. Waiting 45 days to become a validator? You must have some serious FOMO to wait in such a long line. Everyone who exited has left, and those who joined are going crazy. This wave is indeed quite interesting. I just want to know if these people genuinely believe in ETH or if they're just blinded by FOMO. 2.59 million ETH queued? Feels like someone might get trapped. The contrast is quite stark. I have a feeling there’s more to the story down the line.

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bridgeOops

· 13h ago

Everyone who was leaving has already gone, and new people are rushing in. The contrast is indeed interesting. Waiting 45 days? So many people are in line... It seems everyone is betting that ETH will take off. The transition from exiting the queue to a surge in entries is quite obvious; it feels like the sentiment has shifted. Is staking yield really that attractive now, or are people truly optimistic about the future market...

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CoffeeNFTs

· 13h ago

Wow, exiting the queue resets everything? This rebound is pretty fierce, it feels like everyone is rushing to get in. Wait, it takes 45 days to verify the queue? The hype is really intense... Another new high, what are the brothers betting on now? Staking yields or prospects? Honestly, I find the current rhythm a bit hard to understand. From running outward to rushing inward, that shift in mindset is indeed interesting. The group staking ETH, what do they think now? 2.59 million hits a new high, should we go for it?

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