The Swiss-based non-profit organization established over a decade ago to support and develop the broader Ethereum blockchain ecosystem continues to stake ETH tokens and has neared its overall 70,000 target. At the same time, analysts have weighed in on the underlying asset’s recent performance, outlining the next key levels it has to overcome to reignite another run. EF Stakes More ETH On-chain data reveals that the Ethereum Foundation has now staked roughly 69,500 ETH (valued at over $140 million as of current prices) in less than two months. The organization has previously stated that it plans to use the tokens to fuel research, development, and ecosystem growth through yield. Ethereum Foundation nears its 70K $ETH staking goal. The Ethereum Foundation has staked ~69,500 Ether in under 2 months—fueling research, development & ecosystem growth through yield. While boosting sustainability, Vitalik Buterin flags potential risks around validator… pic.twitter.com/Bo5Khyuz5W — Wise Crypto (@WiseCrypto_) April 4, 2026 The latest batch of 45,034 ETH was staked on Friday by depositing the units in blocks of 2,047 ETH to the Eth2 Beacon Chain deposit contract. According to data from Arkham, the EF holds over 102,000 ETH (worth around $210 million), while its total treasury, spread across 14 addresses, is valued at approximately $270 million. ETF Investors Continue to Pull Out In contrast, investors getting ETH exposure through the spot Ethereum ETFs in the US continue to mostly withdraw funds. The financial vehicles were on an eight-day withdrawal-only streak, during which investors pulled out approximately $440 million, before finally ending it on March 30 with a minor net inflow of $5 million. Another green day followed on March 31 with $31.17 million, but $7.1 million and $71.17 million ended the business week on Wednesday and Thursday (April 3 was Good Friday in the US). As such, the week was again in the red, with over $42 million leaving the funds. ETH Price Update Popular analyst Ted Pillows noted that ETH has been trading sideways for a few months now and added that it has to decisively break above the $2,100-$2,150 resistance for a bigger upside move. The asset went toward $2,400 a few weeks back, but was quickly rejected and has stalled below those levels ever since. In contrast, he warned that if it loses the coveted $2,000 support, a “huge long liquidation wipeout will happen.” $ETH has been going sideways for now. For an upside move, Ethereum needs to break above the $2,100-$2,150 level. Meanwhile, if ETH loses the $2,000 level, a huge long liquidation wipeout will happen. pic.twitter.com/9cURSLExZ4 — Ted (@TedPillows) April 4, 2026 Crypto Tony also acknowledged ETH’s sluggishness in the current range, but said he expects “wicks this weekend,” hopefully to the upside. The post ETH Nears Key Resistance as Ethereum Foundation Approaches Staking Goal appeared first on CryptoPotato .
