The Ethereum Foundation continues its strategic shift toward staking as it approaches a significant milestone. On Friday, April 3rd, the foundation staked over 45,000 ETH tokens worth approximately $92.2 million, bringing their total staked holdings to roughly 69,500 coins — just 500 ETH short of their 70,000 target. This move represents a notable departure from their previous strategy of periodic ETH sales to cover operational expenses. The foundation appears to be changing course by locking up ETH to generate yield rather than selling to cover expenses, following significant pressure from the Ethereum community. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, the foundation has now locked more than $143 million in ETH through the Ethereum Beacon Deposit Contract, signaling their long-term commitment to the network's proof-of-stake infrastructure.