Ethereum News: Record 2.6M ETH Validator Exit and Price Impact

Ethereum News: Unstaking Surge, Validator Queue Pressure, Scroll Pause

In the recent Ethereum news, ETH has hit another milestone, but this time it’s not about adoption or upgrades. 

According to Sosovalue, Over 2.6 million ETH are now queued for unstaking, the largest validator exit in Ethereum’s history. 

Source: X (formerly Twitter) 

While the number sounds huge, the network so far is showing no signs of stress, and this event is sparking a fresh debate about network’s resilience.

The Biggest Validator Exit

Over 2.6M ETH waiting in the unstaking queue as a validator is not insignificant. Typically, such a large an exit would scare investors. But Ethereum's architecture is architected to rate-limit withdrawals with exit throttling. 

That is, validators can't all exit simultaneously, safeguarding the network against abrupt interruptions.

For most in the community, this moment is less a threat and more confirmation that it is capable of withstanding large events without shattering. Some even joke that this isn't even a stress test at all, but simply the network flexing its muscle.

Can It Handle More?

The question now becomes whether the chain can absorb another wave of exits if they arrive. The silver lining is that Ethereum's validator limits were designed for just such a scenario. By limiting how many validators exit simultaneously, the system prevents block finality and fee pressure from getting out of hand.

Nevertheless, with so much crypto being drained from staking, individuals are observing closely to know if it re-shapes rewards, fees, or validators in the future.

ETH Price Holds Strong

While millions of ETH prepare to leave staking, Ethereum price is holding up well. In fact, it recently climbed back above its 30-day moving average of $4,431 and is holding strong near $4,509, which is the key 50% Fibonacci retracement level.

Analysts point out that technical signals are leaning positive:

• A MACD crossover hints at bullish momentum, even with a slightly negative histogram.

• RSI is sitting at 51.78, which is neutral and gives room for further gains.

• The next resistance level is around $4,743, while support is seen near $4,255.

Many traders believe that if it closes above $4,500, short-term FOMO could push prices higher.

Source: CoinMarketCap

The coin is now trading at $4,436 with an increase of 2.56%, while trading volume has increased by 32.42% in the last 24 hours to reach $40.74 billion as per the CoinMarketCap.

Scroll Faces Leadership Problems

Away from the validator exit, another piece of Ethereum news is making waves. Scroll, a Layer 2 project built on Ethereum, has been hit by leadership resignations. 

This has caused its DAO to announce a temporary pause in activities, leaving the future of the project unclear.

Community representative Olimpio confirmed the decision, noting that the team doesn’t want to call it a “stop,” but rather a “pause.” 

While existing proposals remain active, uncertainty hangs over how governance, treasury plans, and regulatory efforts will continue.

Final Thoughts

This blockchain is once again showing why it is considered the strongest smart contract network. Even with a record-breaking validator exit, the chain remains steady, price signals look positive, and developers continue to build. 

The 2.6M ETH unstaking queue may look like a challenge, but it is also a reminder that Ethereum’s design was built to adapt and so far, it hasn’t flinched.