🔧 Pectra upgrade: key changes
On May 7, Ethereum successfully completed the Pectra upgrade, including 11 improvement proposals (EIPs). Key changes:
Increase of the staking limit from 32 to 2,048 ETH per validator, making it easier for large players to participate.
Improvement of wallet user experience, including a reduction in the number of actions required for transactions.
Increase in transaction speed and reduction in costs.
Despite these improvements, experts note that the upgrade has not been an immediate catalyst for ETH price growth, which remains below historical highs. MarketWatch
📈 Market dynamics and forecasts
On May 8, ETH showed a 22% increase, marking the largest daily gain in the last four years.
At the time of publication, the ETH price is around $2,385.72.
Technical analysis indicates a possible rise to $2,800–$3,000 in the coming weeks, provided there are no negative news. CointelegraphCoinDeskbinance.com
🏦 Institutional interest and ETFs
Although Ethereum remains the leading platform for smart contracts, institutional interest in it lags behind Bitcoin. Recent outflows from spot Ethereum ETFs indicate a cautious sentiment among investors. INCRYPTED+1binance.com+1
📊 Current price and levels
Current ETH price: $2,385.72
The nearest support levels: $2,300 and $2,145
The nearest resistance levels: $2,500 and $2,750
