Ethereum Faces Alt-Season Pressure: Why Fusaka Upgrade Could Be A Gamechanger
Ethereum is once again under the spotlight as traders declare the arrival of a fresh alt-season. With capital rotating into high-beta tokens like Solana, Avalanche, and meme coins, Ethereum (Crypto: ETH) finds itself squeezed between being the “blue-chip” altcoin and the slowest horse in a fast-moving race. The network’s upcoming Fusaka upgrade, expected later in 2025, may decide whether ETH can defend its crown or cede dominance to faster rivals.
Why Alt-Season Puts Pressure on ETH
Alt-seasons often accelerate when Bitcoin dominance peaks and traders hunt for higher returns in alternative tokens. Historically, Ethereum has acted as a gateway for that rotation, often outperforming smaller caps at the start of the cycle. This time, however, ETH’s performance has lagged peers. Solana and other challengers have captured attention with lower fees, faster throughput, and thriving ecosystems of DeFi and NFTs.
That divergence leaves ETH at risk: unless Ethereum demonstrates clear technical and economic advantages, investors …
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