Ethereum has expanded its base-layer block capacity by a significant 33% in preparation for the upcoming December Fusaka upgrade. This move comes amid soaring Layer-2 activity, which has recently peaked at over 31,000 transactions per second (TPS), putting increased demand on the mainnet. The new increase in gas allowance, now standing at 60 million units, is a historic milestone, marking Ethereum’s largest base-layer expansion since 2021. The decision was implemented smoothly via validator coordination rather than hard fork and aligns with expected performance enhancements from the Fusaka upgrade. This expansion reflects the community’s commitment to scalability after just one year of pushing for higher gas limits. The increased capacity is a game changer for Ethereum’s long-term development. Layer-2 activity, which has shifted significant transaction volume off-chain, is further boosting demand on the network. Lighter ZK rollup for perpetual trading recently hit over 5,400 TPS as Base and other rollups continue to contribute steady output. This shift in functionality from Ethereum’s base layer allows more space for settling proofs and state updates without congestion. The latest market analysis shows a positive shift for ETH with the RSI reaching the low 60s on the 4-hour timeframe, while the MACD expands gradually. Market analysts like Michaël van de Poppe believe that ETH is primed for an upward move as it continues to hold above current support and gains momentum. The coming weeks will see the implementation of the Fusaka upgrade and its tuning alongside the price confirmation on whether the bullish trend persists or stalls. If the network maintains its upward momentum, analysts predict increased market confidence in the scaling roadmap rather than speculative rallies.