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ETHEREUM FOUNDATION BREAKS RECORD

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) yesterday (March 30, 2026) completed its largest single staking transaction in history. According to Arkham Intelligence data, 22,517 ETH was deposited into a Beacon Deposit Contract. This amount was divided into 11 separate transactions of approximately 2,047 ETH each.

This fully aligns with EF's strategic plan announced in February 2026: to finance treasury assets through staking yields rather than sales, by staking a total of 70,000 ETH (~$140 million). While the current staking APY is around 2.7-3%, this move demonstrates EF's commitment to making its operations (research, development, grants) long-term and sustainable.

- EF is emerging from the "sell-off" cycle that has been criticized for years. Recently, EF sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine via OTC, and this time, by locking ETH, it is reducing the supply and directly supporting network security.

- Treasury balance remains strong: Approximately 147,471 ETH (~$302 million) + other assets. Total staked amount increased to 24,564 ETH with this move.

- Market reaction is positive: ETH rose by around 2-3% following the news, and trading volume increased significantly.

This move is a strong vote of confidence in the Ethereum ecosystem. The increase in institutional and foundation-level staking indicates that the Proof-of-Stake mechanism is maturing and that the number of long-term holders will increase. The yield-focused strategy, rather than selling, both strengthens EF's own financial independence and indirectly creates a positive impact for all holders by reducing the circulating ETH supply.

In short: The Ethereum Foundation says "we won't sell, we'll stake," and this is one of the strongest signals for ETH in the 2026 bull cycle.

What do you think?
Will this staking rally take ETH to the $2,500-$3,000 range?
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