<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Ethereum staking has surged post the Merge upgrade in 2022, with 500,000 ETH staked in June alone, totaling 35 million staked ETH.Staking involves locking up ETH to secure the network and earn rewards, becoming crucial after Ethereum's transition to Proof of Stake.CryptoQuant reports over 500,000 ETH staked in June, boosting the total staked ETH past 35 million, a historic high.Accumulation Addresses now hold 22.8 million ETH, showing long-term believer sentiment in Ethereum as a store of value.Whales have been accumulating ETH daily, with wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 ETH increasing their holdings significantly.These mid-sized whales hold a total of over 14.3 million ETH, signaling strong confidence in Ethereum's future potential.SharpLink acquires 176,270 ETH, becoming the largest Ethereum holder among publicly traded companies, showing corporate interest in digital assets.ETH's price is currently at $2,554.58, down 3.34% in the last day, with a potential breakout above $2,707 for the next rally.Ethereum's total market cap has dipped to $308.39 billion, a 2.34% fall, with trading volume decreasing by nearly 30%.