Ethereum Staking Queues Shrink as ETH Trades Near $3,229 on 6 January 2026

On 6 January 2026, Ethereum’s validator exit queue dropped close to zero while the entry queue climbed to multi-month highs, signaling easing unstaking pressure and stronger staking demand. ETH traded around $3,229 with a market capitalization near $390 billion and daily trading volume of about $24.8 billion, as large holders such as BitMine continued to expand their staked positions.