Ethereum staking yield falls to 2.21%, below ECB's 2.50% deposit rate
- —Lido's stETH yield is 2.208% a year after protocol fees
- —ECB raised its deposit rate to 2.50% on September 16, 2026
- —Lido holds 9.68 million ETH worth $23.3 billion across 630,752 addresses
- —Ether ranged between $2,363.56 and $2,438.10, last at $2,409.89
Why it matters: Staking no longer beats a risk-free deposit rate, weakening the income case for holding Ether and capping demand.
Source: CryptoTicker