For most people, Ethereum is still associated with NFTs, DeFi speculation, or volatile price cycles. But that narrative is outdated. While price chops sideways and attention drifts, Ethereum is increasingly being discussed in a very different context:

Crypto’s market isn’t stagnant — it’s caught in a global power struggle. Here’s why the long, drawn-out cycle reflects a fight for control between traditional finance and decentralised systems.

Ethereum, the world's leading smart contract platform, just took another major leap forward. On May 7, 2025, the highly anticipated Pectra upgrade went live — and while it didn’t spark a massive price pump right away, it’s a big deal for Ethereum’s long-term health and growth.