#CEXvsDEX101 The Pectra update released in early May included several proposals to improve Ethereum, which are expected to enhance staking efficiency, increase rewards, and speed up deposits and withdrawals. All of these features, according to JPMorgan analysts, make the Ethereum blockchain more attractive to institutional investors.

At the same time, activity on the Ethereum network remains low. Analysts noted that the number of daily transactions and active addresses has not significantly increased. Alongside this, the total value locked in ETH has grown, likely due to an increase in lending and borrowing on decentralized exchanges.