Ethereum News Today: Ethereum's Recent Scalability Improvements Shift Investment from Bitcoin Toward Alternative Coins

Ethereum’s much-awaited Fusaka upgrade is set for a

after clearing its , marking a significant move toward lowering gas costs and boosting network scalability. At the same time, Bitcoin’s weaker performance in Q3 2025 has led investors to focus on fast-growing altcoins.

The Fusaka upgrade, now

, brings in aimed at making data handling more efficient and increasing transaction throughput. EIP-7594 (PeerDAS) lets validators access smaller data chunks from layer-2 chains, easing bandwidth use and boosting node performance. Additional proposals like EIP-7825 and EIP-7935 raise gas ceilings and improve parallel processing, allowing multiple smart contracts to run at once. These enhancements target Ethereum’s scalability issues, a core part of the blockchain trilemma highlighted by co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

This upgrade comes after the Holesky testnet was decommissioned in September 2025 and represents the third stage of Ethereum’s “Surge” development plan. Following Fusaka, the network will shift its focus to the Glamsterdam upgrade to further boost capacity. Ethereum’s price, which remains above $4,000, has held steady despite an 18.8% drop from its high, with experts crediting the 200-day SMA at $3,295 for ongoing support. However, the

Foundation is experiencing leadership changes, as prominent members express concerns about the project’s direction.

While

in Q3 2025, it underperformed compared to altcoins, according to CoinGecko. In contrast, Ethereum’s market share climbed to 12.5%, fueled by renewed institutional interest and spot ETF inflows, with in the third quarter—surpassing Bitcoin’s $8.7 billion—as investors anticipate the benefits of Ethereum’s scaling upgrades.

Bitcoin’s share of the market fell to 56.9%, reflecting a “significant rotation” into Ethereum and other major altcoins. This shift matches broader market trends, including higher trading activity and a move away from Bitcoin’s “flight to quality” narrative that dominated earlier in 2025.

BullZilla ($BZIL) has drawn significant investor interest with its deflationary model and staking rewards. Features such as the Roarblood Vault and token burning are designed to increase scarcity, while staking yields of up to 70% APY provide passive earnings.

BullZilla’s momentum stands in contrast to established meme coins like

, which, despite a loyal following, has posted only modest returns. Analysts point to BullZilla’s strategic blend of meme appeal and technical innovation as a key factor setting it apart in a crowded field.

With Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade nearing its mainnet debut, the crypto market remains divided. Broader adoption of Ethereum 2.0 and layer-2 solutions could strengthen its position. As $2.6 billion in Ethereum options expire on Deribit and large withdrawals from exchanges suggest accumulation, Q4 is shaping up to be both volatile and potentially lucrative.

In the months ahead, investors will need to balance strategies that weigh Ethereum’s core upgrades, Bitcoin’s institutional draw. As one analyst put it, “The blockchain trilemma isn’t just a technical puzzle—it’s a market opportunity waiting to be seized.”

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