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The Ethereum Foundation is within striking distance of its 70,000 staked ETH target after executing a major single-day staking move on Friday, April 3rd.

On that day alone, the foundation staked over 45,000 ETH through a series of transactions — each consisting of 2,047 ETH — pushing its total locked holdings to approximately 69,500 ETH. Just 500 ETH now stands between the foundation and its self-imposed milestone.

A $92 Million Move

Blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence confirms that the transfers — valued at over $92.2 million — moved from the Ethereum Foundation’s treasury directly to the Ethereum Beacon Deposit Contract. This is where ETH is locked to participate in the network’s proof-of-stake consensus mechanism.

The foundation’s staking activity picked up pace following a treasury strategy overhaul announced last June. Since then, it has steadily moved holdings into staking:

• February: 2,016 ETH staked (~$4.1 million)
• March: 22,517 ETH staked (~$46.1 million)
• April 3rd: 45,000+ ETH staked (~$92.2 million)

In total, the Ethereum Foundation has now locked more than $143 million worth of ETH in the Beacon Deposit Contract.

Shifting From Selling to Staking

The foundation’s updated treasury policy signals a meaningful philosophical shift. Rather than simply holding ETH or periodically selling it to cover operating expenses, the organization stated it is “increasingly moving into staking and DeFi” to enhance its long-term financial sustainability.

This move comes after sustained pressure from the Ethereum community, which had grown critical of the foundation’s previous habit of selling ETH to fund operations. The most recent such sale — a 5,000 ETH over-the-counter deal — appears to be giving way to a yield-generating staking strategy instead.

Where ETH Stands Today

Despite the foundation’s bullish staking activity, ETH’s price remains under pressure. The asset is currently sitting just above the $2,000 mark — roughly 60% below its all-time high of $4,946, reached in August 2025.

That said, there are tentative signs of short-term recovery. According to CoinGecko, ETH is up over 2% in the past seven days, though the broader picture remains challenging for holders watching from the sidelines.

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