Ethereum has achieved a significant milestone with over 35 million ETH worth nearly $89 billion locked in staking contracts, a new all-time high.
Additionally, a record 22.8 million ETH is held by long-term holders who show strong conviction in Ethereum's future despite recent market volatility.
Whales have been accumulating Ethereum, with addresses holding between 1,000 and 10,000 ETH acquiring over 800,000 units daily for nearly a week.
This accumulation by whales, totaling over 16 million ETH, is reminiscent of trends seen during the 2017 bull run, with a market value exceeding $40 billion.
A more favorable U.S. regulatory environment, clarified by the SEC regarding certain staking activities not needing Securities Act registration, has fueled the staking surge.
Despite regulatory clarity, Ethereum's price has faced pressure, currently trading at around $2,534, down almost 2% in the last 24 hours and 9.3% lower over the past week.
ETH has, however, shown a 6.5% increase in the last 30 days, although it remains 26.5% down year-on-year.
Technical analysts anticipate a golden cross on the daily chart, where the 50-day EMA crosses above the 200-day EMA, potentially signaling a bullish trend.