#CreatorPad $ETH

💡 **Why is ETH rising?**

- **Institutional interest:** Analysts predict a rise to $5000 by the end of 2025 due to the potential approval of an ETH-ETF and the integration of staking (locking coins to support the network).

- **Scalability:** The Pectra upgrade increased the network's throughput. Activity in Layer-2 solutions (e.g., Base) has risen by 23% over the month, reducing fees and speeding up transactions.

- **AI and DeFi:** ChatGPT is experimenting with managing finances through Ethereum smart contracts. This could increase network activity tenfold.