According to @VitalikButerin and Ethereum core developer sources, 2025 will see the major 'Pectra Upgrade' for Ethereum, featuring multiple Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) designed to enhance trading efficiency and network performance. Notably, EIP-9698 aims to scale Ethereum throughput to 2,000 transactions per second, significantly lowering transaction fees and improving order execution for traders (source: Ethereum Foundation Blog, May 2024). Vitalik Buterin has also outlined a strategic roadmap positioning Ethereum as the leading Layer 1 blockchain, focusing on scalability and user experience (source: Vitalik Buterin, Twitter, June 2024). These upgrades are expected to drive increased trading volume and liquidity, making Ethereum more competitive with alternative L1s.