Ethereum Staking Queue Reaches 35 Days, Daily Opportunity Cost Hits $350,000

As of August 30, the queue for Ethereum validator activation has reached 2,059,000 ETH, resulting in an estimated wait time of approximately 35 days for new stakers. This backlog represents a daily opportunity cost of roughly $350,000 in potential staking rewards. In contrast, the exit queue remains minimal, with only 96 ETH pending withdrawal.