Ethereum staking rises to about 31% of supply as ETH drops roughly 26% in 2026

On May 23, 2026, Ethereum investors continued increasing the amount of ETH committed to staking contracts even as the token is down roughly 26% year to date. About 31% of total ETH supply is now staked, up from roughly 29% at the start of 2026, highlighting a widening gap between onchain participation and price performance.