Ethereum Sets November Date for Fusaka Upgrade to Boost Scalability

Fusaka Hard Fork to Launch in November

Ethereum’s core developers have officially targeted November for the release of the long-anticipated Fusaka hard fork, a major update focused on boosting scalability and security. The upgrade includes 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), most notably EIP-7825, which strengthens the network against malicious attacks.

Another major component under discussion is a gas limit increase to 150 million, aimed at improving throughput and enabling more complex transactions. However, some features, like EIP-7907—which proposed expanding contract code size—were dropped to avoid delays in testing.

Fusaka builds upon the Pectra fork, which rolled out account abstraction, enhanced staking options, and efficiency boosts for Layer 2s. These updates are seen as critical steps to keep Ethereum competitive in the DeFi space as rival blockchains continue to scale.

Glamsterdam Upgrade Will Follow Fusaka

Immediately after Fusaka, Ethereum devs plan to implement the Glamsterdam upgrade, though it remains under finalization until August. New features from Glamsterdam will continue to roll out into 2026, including a proposed block time reduction to 6 seconds.

Validators have also backed a proposal to raise the Layer 1 gas limit from 37.3M to 45M, designed to cut transaction costs and improve scalability. Vitalik Buterin confirmed that nearly half of all validators support the proposed limit increase — a clear sign of momentum.

Still, critics warn that raising the gas ceiling could strain solo validators, increasing the risk of centralization, especially for those with limited computing resources. This remains a key concern as Ethereum evolves.

ETH Price Surges to 7-Month High

Ethereum’s recent technical optimism is playing out in the markets, with ETH surging to $3,745, its highest level in seven months. In the past seven days alone, the token has jumped by 27%, with over 317,000 ETH (worth $1.18 billion) leaving exchanges since July 1 — a sign that investors are accumulating and supply is tightening.

On-chain metrics point to a turning point. The NUPL ratio (Net Unrealized Profit/Loss) has entered the belief-denial zone, a region historically associated with profit-taking and potential short-term corrections.

Still, many see more room to grow. Analyst Gert Van Lagen predicts ETH is in its fifth long-term wave, potentially leading to a $10,000 price target. Meanwhile, Ethereum core developer Eric Conner says talk of the rally’s end is premature. He pointed out that ETH rallied 59x in the last cycle — and even if it does half that now, it could hit $41,000, propelling Ethereum’s market cap to over $1 trillion.

Fusaka and Beyond: Ethereum’s Bigger Picture

As Ethereum approaches its 10-year milestone, the Fusaka and Glamsterdam upgrades form a critical part of the network’s technical evolution. Together, they aim to increase capacity, enhance security, and bring costs down, ensuring Ethereum remains the backbone of decentralized finance and the NFT ecosystem.

Whether ETH breaks $4,000 in the near term or faces a pause, the network upgrades and investor behavior indicate Ethereum isn’t done making headlines — or new highs.