Bitwise Reports Record Ethereum and Solana Staking Despite Declining Yields
Ethereum and Solana staking hit all-time highs in Q3, despite falling yields for ETH.
Ethereum and Solana staking hit all-time highs in Q3, despite falling yields for ETH. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at ₹2,31,346 ($2,433.88), down 0.5% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (Crypto Economy, The Block), with their figures cross-checked, plus live market data, as of Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:45:01 UTC.
The surge in staking activity highlights growing institutional and retail interest in staking as a yield-generating mechanism, even as returns diminish. This trend could influence future network participation and security.
- Ethereum staking reached 43.8M ETH, nearly 36% of total supply.
- Average ETH staking yield dropped to 2.63% in Q3.
- Solana staking hit a record 440.5M SOL.
- ETH price up 1.90% in 24 hours amid broader market gains.
Both Crypto Economy and The Block report that Ethereum staking reached a record 43.8 million ETH in Q3, representing nearly 36% of the total supply. They also agree that the average staking yield fell to 2.63% from 2.81% in the previous quarter. However, The Block provides the specific figure of 440.5 million SOL for Solana's staking high, while Crypto Economy only mentions a record without specifying the amount.
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- Bitwise Reports Record Ethereum and Solana Staking Despite Declining Yields — this brief
Ethereum staking hit a new milestone in Q3, with 43.8 million ETH staked, representing nearly 36% of the total supply, according to reports from Crypto Economy and The Block. This surge in staking activity comes despite a decline in average yields, which fell to 2.63% from 2.81% in the previous quarter.
The increase in staked ETH reflects a growing trend of investors seeking yield-generating opportunities within the crypto ecosystem. However, the declining yield indicates that as more ETH is staked, the rewards are being distributed across a larger pool of participants.
Solana also saw a significant increase in staking, reaching a record 440.5 million SOL, according to The Block. This highlights the broader adoption of staking across different blockchain networks, as investors look for ways to earn passive income.
The rise in staking activity coincides with a relatively stable crypto market. As of the latest data, the total crypto market cap stands at $2.84 trillion, with 
Bitcoin up 0.91% in the past 24 hours and Ethereum gaining 1.90%. The Fear & Greed index remains in 'Greed' territory at 55.
The increase in staking activity is a positive sign for network security and decentralization. However, investors should monitor yield trends and network participation rates to gauge the long-term sustainability of staking as a yield-generating mechanism.
Since this brief published about 3 hours ago, Ethereum (ETH) has moved from ₹2,32,574.48$2,446.80 to ₹2,31,346.41$2,433.88 — -0.53%.
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At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ETH ≈ ₹250,385.41 (about $2,433.88), up 1.4% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Bitwise Reports Record Ethereum and Solana Staking Despite D — questions & answers
What is the current staking yield for Ethereum?
The average staking yield for Ethereum is 2.63%, down from 2.81% in the previous quarter.
How much Solana is currently staked?
Solana staking reached a record 440.5 million SOL.
Why are staking yields declining?
Staking yields are declining because rewards are being distributed across a growing pool of staked assets.
How much is 1 Ethereum worth in rupee today?
About ₹250,385.41 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $2,433.88. The rupee price moves with both ETH's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Ethereum in rupee page for any amount.
Has Ethereum's price moved since this brief was published?
ETH is down 0.53% since this brief first published — trading at ₹2,31,346 ($2,433.88) now versus ₹2,32,574 ($2,446.80) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto Economy, The Block, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.