$ETH Ethereum Pectra upgrade, launched May 7, 2025, integrates 11 EIPs to boost scalability, staking, and user experience. Key features include EIP-7251, raising validator balances to 2,048 ETH, and EIP-7702, enabling account abstraction for smoother DeFi interactions. EIP-7691 doubles blob throughput, cutting L2 fees, while EIP-6110 enhances security. Launched amid a 90-day U.S. tariff pause (excluding China), Pectra aligns with Ethereum’s 14% price surge