As we enter 2026, the macro economy is standing at the critical point of the Kondratiev wave cycle — the end of the depression phase is weakening, and the beginning of the recovery phase has already begun. This cycle shift often triggers a comprehensive revaluation of assets.

Since the launch of Bitcoin ETFs last year, they have become an important window for institutional funds to enter the market. As the scale of these funds expands, spillover effects are inevitably generated, and these spillover funds are quietly flowing into other cryptocurrencies. The altcoin market has thus gained a solid liquidity foundation.

But what truly deserves attention is the technological evolution of Ethereum. The advancement of the Glamsterdam fork not only enhances parallel processing capabilities but also significantly increases the gas limit, which means a qualitative leap in network throughput and efficiency. At the same time, the practical application of ZK (Zero-Knowledge) proof technology is moving from theory to reality, gradually solving the scalability problem, and the vitality of the ecosystem continues to be unleashed.

The current regulatory framework is also becoming clearer, with institutional funds pouring in continuously. The combined benefits of technological iteration and policy clarity are expected to trigger a comprehensive explosion in the altcoin market. With its solid technical foundation and extensive ecosystem, Ethereum is very likely to become the core driving force of this market rally.