Ethereum Price Fell 20%, But Stakers Are Refusing to Sell

Ethereum briefly dropped toward $2,000 on Tuesday after hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data rattled markets, later recovering to about $2,060 but remaining under pressure. Despite the roughly 20% decline, staking data shows little appetite among investors to withdraw staked ETH, suggesting holders are staying committed. The divergence matters because it signals staking demand may be cushioning selling pressure even as spot prices weaken. Watch next whether ETH can hold the $2,000 level and whether staking inflows or outflows shift if volatility persists.