The Ethereum Foundation has staked over 45,000 Ether in a single day, bringing its total staked holdings to approximately 69,500 ETH. This move is part of a broader treasury strategy shift aimed at generating yield to fund research, development, and ecosystem grants.

The foundation began this transition earlier in 2026, moving away from reliance on token sales and toward staking and DeFi-based income. In total, more than $140 million worth of ETH has now been locked into staking contracts.