In a recent survey by Blockworks Research, 69.2% of respondents confirmed they are actively staking in Ethereum (ETH), with institutional investors making up a significant portion. The survey highlights that 78.8% of respondents have a background in asset management, showcasing the increasing dominance of institutions in the ETH staking landscape.
Institutions Rely On Third-Party Staking Platforms
A closer look at the data reveals that 60.6% of participants use third-party staking platforms to manage their staked ETH. Moreover, 48.6% favor integrated platforms like Coinbase and Binance, reflecting a preference for streamlined staking solutions. Investors highlighted five key factors they consider when selecting a staking provider:
- Reputation
- Supported network range
- Price and competitive fees
- Simple onboarding process
- Expertise and scalability
ETH Portfolio Allocations: A Growing Trend
The survey also provides insights into portfolio allocations toward ETH and staked ETH.
- 22.6% of respondents have allocated over 60% of their portfolio to ETH.
- 9.7% have between 31% and 60% invested in the asset.
- Another 22.6% allocated between 16% and 30% to ETH.
- A substantial 45.2% have up to 15% of their portfolio in ETH or staked ETH.
Additionally, 52.6% of respondents hold Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs), while 75.7% prefer decentralized staking protocols to maintain control over their investments.
Interest in Advanced Staking Technologies and Risks
A major trend identified in the survey is the growing adoption of advanced staking solutions like Distributed Validators (DV) and restaking. Notably, 55.3% of respondents expressed interest in restaking, a technology that unlocks new revenue streams for stakers. However, 74.4% of participants are aware of the operational risks associated with these emerging solutions.
At press time, ETH was trading at $2,628, marking a 0.55% gain in the last 24 hours. Analysts predict that growing institutional involvement in staking could act as a catalyst, potentially pushing ETH’s price beyond its all-time high of $4,092.
With the increasing popularity of Ethereum staking among institutions, the adoption of restaking and distributed validator technology could further shape the ecosystem’s future, driving long-term value growth.
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