ETH market enthusiasm and institutional participation

Data statistics show that since May 2025, the cumulative net inflow of the ETH ETF has reached approximately $286 million, significantly boosting market confidence and causing the ETH price to recover from the $2,300 range to the current $2,503.55, maintaining relative stability between $2,400 and $2,600.

The foundation’s new financial strategy

The Ethereum Foundation released a new financial policy in early June, stipulating that the annual operating expenditure (Opex) cap is 15% of the Foundation’s total reserves, and ensures that there is more than 2.5 years of funding reserves to support key deliverables for 2025-26. This is the first time the EF has formally quantified its spending management, aiming to enhance transparency and strengthen ecological sustainability.

Accelerated Upgrade: Is a 6-second block time possible?

The EIP-7782 proposal suggests reducing the Ethereum block time from 12 seconds to 6 seconds. If accepted and included in the 2026 “Glamsterdam” upgrade, it would nearly double the network’s throughput and confirmation speed. However, this move also means that light nodes and validators will face higher bandwidth and computational power requirements, presenting both risks and opportunities.

How can beginners grasp the investment rhythm?

• Focus on key price ranges: For conservative investors, one can accumulate positions on pullbacks to the $2,450–$2,400 range, with a bullish take-profit target initially set at $2,700.
• Track policy progress: The transparency of EF operating policies reduces governance risks, and new users are advised to pay attention to official blogs and community announcements.
• Technical Upgrade Catalyst: If the 6-second proposal enters the roadmap, it will be a strong catalyst, suitable for investors with a higher risk appetite to intervene after the news is confirmed.