The Ethereum Foundation staked approximately $93 million worth of ETH on April 3, 2026, in several batches totaling 45,034 ETH, bringing its total staked position to $143 million and nearly completing its 70,000 ETH staking target announced in February. The deposits were organized in uniform chunks of 2,047 ETH each, sent from the foundation's treasury multisig to the Beacon Chain deposit contract.
This strategic move shifts the foundation from regularly selling ETH to fund its $100 million annual expenses toward earning staking yield of an estimated $3.9-5.4 million yearly. The foundation still holds over 100,000 ETH unstaked and hasn't indicated whether it will expand staking beyond the initial commitment. At current ETH prices around $2,059, the staked position represents approximately 69,500 ETH.
