CryptoMedium•5 October 2026•
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Ethereum Staking Entry Queue Hits 1.45M ETH with 25-Day Wait
Key Facts
1A total of 1,457,964 ETH is currently in the staking entry queue, resulting in a 25-day waiting period.
2MetaMask Staking is performing precautionary validator exits from Lido following a security incident.
3The staking exit queue reached 786,275 ETH, marking its longest duration in 2026.
A total of 1,457,964 ETH is currently in the Ethereum staking entry queue, resulting in a 25-day waiting period. CoinDesk reported that the staking exit queue has also reached 786,275 ETH, marking its longest duration recorded in 2026.
MetaMask Staking is performing precautionary validator exits from the Lido protocol following a security incident, according to TokenPost. These withdrawals are contributing to the congestion in the network's processing capacity at a time when staking demand remains high despite recent technical and security concerns.