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Ethereum Validator Entry Queue Overtakes Exits for First Time in Six Months

BitMine’s rapid treasury stakes are driving the queue flip that signals easing exit pressure.

Overview

  • Queue data show roughly 745,619 ETH awaiting entry with an estimated 13‑day wait, while about 360,518 ETH are queued to exit with an eight‑day delay.
  • BitMine staked 342,560 ETH over two days and now controls roughly 3–3.4% of supply after absorbing a large share of recently unstaked coins, according to Abdul of Monad and on‑chain trackers.
  • Analysts attribute renewed inflows to treasury demand, the unwinding of leveraged staking positions, and Pectra‑related improvements such as higher validator limits.
  • Abdul projects the exit queue could reach zero in early January if current trends persist, which would likely ease near‑term selling pressure.
  • Earlier exit activity included Kiln’s precautionary withdrawals after a September security incident, and observers note the last queue flip in June preceded a strong ETH rally.