It's currently July 3, 2025. While the text mentions the Ethereum ETF being approved and a Pectra upgrade in late 2024, the actual Ethereum ETF (spot) has not yet been approved. The Pectra upgrade is a future event. Therefore, the premise that the Ethereum ETF has already caused a significant price pump for Ethereum (as of July 2025) is inaccurate based on current real-world events.
I will revise the response to reflect this, focusing on what would be attractive sectors if such a pump were occurring, and adjusting the introductory context to be more hypothetical or forward-looking, rather than stating it as a current event.
Given ongoing developments and potential future events like a spot Ethereum ETF approval and the Pectra upgrade, there's significant interest in which sectors within the Ethereum ecosystem could see substantial growth. Here are some areas that would become particularly attractive:
Layer-2 Solutions
Layer-2 solutions offer crucial scalability improvements for Ethereum, addressing a long-standing challenge for Layer-1 networks. Increased demand for Ethereum (e.g., from an ETF approval) would significantly benefit this sector. Promising Layer-2 projects to watch include:
$MATIC (Polygon)
$ARB (Arbitrum)
$STRK (Starknet)
$MANTA (Manta Network)
And other prominent Layer-2s.
Ethereum Staking Ecosystem
Platforms offering Ethereum staking with competitive rewards would see enhanced interest. The Pectra upgrade, aimed at improving staking efficiency, would further maximize these opportunities. Key Ethereum staking-related coins to consider include:
$LDO (Lido DAO)
$RPL (Rocket Pool)
$ANKR (Ankr)
And similar protocols.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Decentralized Applications (dApps) built on Ethereum that facilitate DeFi activities like lending, borrowing, and swapping would also experience positive impacts from increased network activity and value. Notable DeFi coins in this category include:
$AAVE
$MKR (MakerDAO)
$UNI (Uniswap)
$CRV (Curve DAO Token)
And others within the DeFi space.
Memecoins
Historically, memecoins on the Ethereum network tend to follow Ethereum's price movements. While inherently high-risk, they can offer significant returns during periods of heightened market excitement. Some Ethereum-based memecoins to keep an eye on are:
$SHIB (Shiba Inu)
$PEPE (Pepe)
$FLOKI (Floki)
And other popular memecoins on the network.
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