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Ethereum Exit Queue Grows, New Institutional Interest Rises
Ethereum's validator exit queue has reached its longest wait time in over a year, with more than $1.9 billion in ETH awaiting withdrawal and exit waits exceeding nine days, following a 160% rally in Ether's price since April. Profit-taking by validators who staked at lower prices, as well as strategies by institutional treasuries like World Liberty Financial and SharpLink Gaming, contribute to the surge in exits. Simultaneously, the entry queue for new validators remains high, reflecting ongoing demand from both retail and institutional participants, further supported by regulatory clarity, the introduction of new ETF products, and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Analysts note that the current dynamics could create short-term price volatility due to sell pressure, but point to a bullish long-term outlook as total staked ETH continues to rise. The validator churn limit, which governs the rate at which validators can enter or exit, has amplified both entry and exit wait times as a security measure. Recent legislative developments, including the GENIUS and Clarity Acts, are seen as strengthening Ethereum's prospects and supporting growth in the broader DeFi ecosystem.

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