Major network work and market trends:
• Fusaka upgrade is now live on mainnet.This hard fork launched in December 2025 and includes improvements that boost data throughput for rollups and clear the way for future upgrades.
• Ethereum implemented the Blob Parameter Only 2 (BPO2) fork on Jan 7,2026. That increases blob limits, allowing rollups to send more data and lowering L2 fees.
• Devs plan a regular cadence of network upgrades in 2026 with at least two targeted releases this year.
• Staking is high with nearly 30 percent of ETH supply locked, showing strong long-term commitment from holders.
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Price & market context:
• ETH has been consolidating around $3,100–$3,350 in January 2026.
• Analysts see possible breakout toward $3,500+ with sustained support and strong on-chain activity.
• Some institutional forecasts target significantly higher prices by year-end, as demand and use cases expand.
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Network trends:
• Developers are shifting to faster, predictable upgrades on a twice-year schedule.
• Growth in rollups and layer-2 adoption is driving most traffic and fees away from mainnet, reducing congestion.
• Institutional products like staking ETFs are increasing capital inflows.
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What matters next:
• Watch for 2026 scheduled upgrades and L1 enhancements.
• Track price around key support and resistance levels.
• Monitor staking and institutional flows as liquidity indicators.$ETH #WriteToEarnUpgrade