The Ethereum Foundation locked 22,517 ETH into the Beacon Chain, its largest staking batch to date, as part of a broader treasury strategy.
The Ethereum Foundation just executed its largest single staking deposit ever, locking over 22,500 ETH worth approximately $46 million into the Beacon Chain.
On March 30, the Ethereum Foundation deposited 22,517 ETH, valued at roughly $46.2 million, directly into Ethereum's staking infrastructure. On-chain tracking by Arkham Intelligence confirmed the coordinated batch of deposits from Foundation-linked wallets into the Beacon Chain.
This marks the largest single staking event by the Foundation since it began actively deploying treasury assets in February 2026. The initial deposit in February was a modest 2,016 ETH, making today's batch more than 10 times larger.
The deposit is part of a broader plan announced earlier this year to stake up to 70,000 ETH from the Foundation's treasury. After years of criticism for selling ETH to fund operations, the Foundation shifted its approach by publishing a treasury policy that prioritizes staking over liquidation.
The Foundation still holds approximately 147,400 ETH (roughly $302 million) in its treasury. At current network yields of around 2.7%, the full 70,000 ETH staking target could generate an estimated 1,900 to 2,200 ETH annually. All staking rewards will be reinvested to fund grants, ecosystem development, and protocol research.
With roughly $354 million already staked or prepared under the new policy, the Foundation is nearing its 70,000 ETH target. The remaining tranches could arrive in the coming weeks. ETH traded near $2,070 at the time of the deposit, with the staking news adding a modest tailwind to sentiment in a market still navigating broader uncertainty.
The Ethereum Foundation's record staking deposit signals a meaningful shift in how the largest Ethereum entity manages its treasury. This is a developing story, and further deposits may follow as the Foundation approaches its stated 70,000 ETH target.
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