The Ethereum staking exit queue has surged to 850,000 ETH, marking the highest level recorded in 2026. The current wait time for unstaking has simultaneously climbed to 14.77 days, also setting a new yearly peak as validators process the increased withdrawal volume. LTC mining pool founder Jiang Zhuoer attributes this spike to profit-taking activity among stakers. The elevated exit volume suggests a cohort of holders views current market prices as favorable for liquidating positions and locking in gains.