Ethereum (ETH) prices surged to a new all-time high, exceeding $4,500, driven by the latest ambitious upgrade proposed by co-founder Vitalik Buterin. This move coincided with increased whale accumulation and bullish signals from technical analysis experts, prompting speculation about a potential surge toward $10,000. 2020-2021 style momentum is being observed as analysts see the current market action mirroring past cycles. Buterin’s proposal to modernize Ethereum’s execution layer through the adoption of RISC-V architecture is expected to improve efficiency and scalability, setting the stage for sustained growth in decentralized applications and smart contracts.