ETH Upgrade: A 'Wealth Code' That Retail Investors Can't Understand?
Recently, the market has been quiet, and many people feel that Ethereum is 'cooling off'. However, the 'Prague Upgrade' on May 7 may be a hidden gem that institutions have already set their sights on while retail investors are still just watching the spectacle.
What did this upgrade actually change?
In simple terms, two things:
Encourage big holders to save more
Previously, the savings jar (staking) could hold a maximum of 32 ETH, but now it can hold 2048!
It's now easier for large holders to save, costs are lower, and security has increased.
The key is paving the way for ETFs—withdrawals and deposits have become faster, regulatory approval is easier to obtain, and institutions will rush to buy ETH, reducing the circulating supply, which could naturally drive up the price.
Lighten the burden on layer 2 networks
Transaction fees can be reduced by 75%, nodes can run on mobile phones, and using smaller platforms (like zkSync) will be cheaper and faster, leading to an increasing number of ecological projects.
Why do people say retail investors might be misled?
Many people currently feel that ETH is 'not performing well', but the truth is:
No price increase does not equal a poor project: Bitcoin's ecosystem can still rise without new developments; fundamentally, it is capital speculation.
The upgrade is not 'just a promise': the number of large stakers is increasing, and nodes are actually becoming more decentralized, not 'manipulated'.
What should you do now?
Keep a close eye on large holders' movements: if there is suddenly a large amount of ETH transferring out of an exchange, it might indicate that ETF funds are quietly building positions.
Arbitrage through saving: currently, savings yield 4.3% annually; if it drops below 2.5% in the future, consider going long on ETH futures as a hedge.
Position yourself for potential coins: pay special attention to layer 2 networks that support new technologies (like zkSync), as they might issue 'airdrop tokens'.
Experienced investors understand: bull markets are structural; don't wait until prices rise to regret not reading the white paper beforehand.
