Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Boosts Ether Staking Among Institutional Investors

Ethereum’s highly anticipated tech update, often referred to as the Shanghai or Shapella upgrade, enabled withdrawals of some 18 million tokens, worth $35 billion, previously locked up in staking contracts starting April 12. After the upgrade, ETH’s price rallied to $2,100, its highest level in 11 months, defying earlier concerns that the unlocking could lead to significant selling pressure and a price crash. The token recently has dropped below $1,900, aligning with a broader crypto market decline.