The Ethereum Foundation has unstaked 17,035 ETH worth roughly $40 million, shortly after nearing its internal target of 70,000 ETH staked, triggering market speculation around treasury strategy.
On-chain data shows the Foundation moved wrapped staked ETH through Lido’s withdrawal process, though no official explanation has been provided.
The move has prompted debate over whether the ETH could be sold, redeployed into DeFi, or used to fund ecosystem development and grants.
Since updating its treasury policy in 2025, the Foundation has steadily increased staking participation to generate yield while supporting research and network development.
However, large treasury movements by Ethereum’s core steward are closely watched, as they can influence market sentiment, liquidity expectations, and broader discussions around Ethereum governance neutrality during future network upgrades.
Source: X.com
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