2026-01-05 08:25:17

As the economic cycle shifts, the traditional investment landscape is undergoing adjustments. More and more capital are turning their attention to crypto assets, hoping to find growth opportunities in this emerging market. By 2026, the performance of altcoins may surprise many—combined with institutional investment enthusiasm and the advancement of application deployment, these two major driving forces could push the entire sector to a new height.

Among them, Ethereum is particularly worth noting. Progress at the technical level is already quite clear: the implementation of the Glamsterdam fork has brought parallel processing capabilities, and the Gas limit has also been increased. More importantly, the practical application of ZK technology directly addresses Ethereum’s long-standing performance ceiling issue. Finding a balance between decentralization and high performance has always been a focus of public chain competition, and Ethereum now seems to have found a better solution.

It takes time for technological iterations to gain market recognition, but if these upgrades proceed as scheduled and operate stably, Ethereum is very likely to become the leader in the next wave of altcoin market rallies. The performance of mainstream tokens like BNB and XRP is also worth monitoring, but from the perspective of fundamentals and technological progress, Ethereum’s potential is greater.

ETH2,03%

BNB0,89%

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RugpullTherapist

· 01-05 09:06

2026 is still far away, let's first see if ETH can stabilize I've been hearing about the ZK theory for years, but real implementation is still to come Institutional investors entering the market? Then retail investors need to be even more cautious Who's really hyping up the altcoins, it's terrifying when you think about it carefully I only believe gas fees have decreased when I see it, but right now it's still burning money No matter how good the words are, it still depends on the market, don't talk to me about technology Performance ceiling? Feels like the wolf coming every time Let's wait and see BNB's performance, who dares to predict the future of multi-chain Another cycle theory, said the same last year I still believe in Ethereum, but don't expect a surge anymore

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GateUser-a606bf0c

· 01-05 08:49

ETH's recent technical upgrade does have some substance, but to be honest, I would only believe it if gas fees really come down; otherwise, it's all talk. Wait, can this ZK stuff really run stably? I've heard "this time for sure" too many times before. It's too early to talk about 2026 now. Will institutions really come in, or is it just another round of cutting leeks? If altcoins rise, BNB probably won't be bad either. Why insist on betting on ETH? Glamsterdam? That name sounds very random. Can it be reliable...

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OnChainArchaeologist

· 01-05 08:34

Things about 2026 are being discussed so confidently, but it's better to see if ETH's upgrade can truly be implemented before bragging Will institutions really pour money into altcoins, or is it just another feast for the retail investors Tired of hearing about ZK stuff, the key is the mainnet stability, otherwise it's just talk on paper Is Ethereum's potential large? BNB's ecosystem layout is much more solid, okay? Someone writes these node articles every year, and when the cycle changes, they come around again—it's a kind of professional habit

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UnluckyLemur

· 01-05 08:25

2026... sounds just like the real thing. I just want to see how much ETH can rise by then. Ethereum's recent technical upgrade is indeed reliable, but will institutional funds really come in, or is it just another empty hope? ZK solutions sound good, but Gas fees still need to continue to be cut, right? With how altcoins are performing this year, I don't even have the courage to allocate next year, haha. If I buy ETH now, will I break even by 2026? Just looking for some psychological comfort. This article feels like last year's prophecy. I actually have more confidence in BNB and XRP. Has the issue of Ethereum's performance ceiling really been solved? Trust you once. Institutional enthusiasm plus application deployment—can these two conditions really happen simultaneously by 2026? The bull market hasn't even arrived, and we're already telling stories... But if the upgrade stabilizes, ETH might really have some potential.

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