Ethereum Catalysts
Upcoming events and live situations that could move Ethereum, drawn from CryptoCatalyst's own reporting and refreshed weekly. Every entry links the article it came from.
Key takeaways
- Next dated Ethereum catalyst: Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade on Hoodi testnet on Oct 18, 2026.
- 7 upcoming Ethereum events tracked.
- 5 live Ethereum situations with no fixed date.
- Drawn from 13 CryptoCatalyst articles.
Upcoming Ethereum events
Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade on Hoodi testnet
The Glamsterdam upgrade, which includes proposer-builder separation and block-level access lists, is scheduled to reach the Hoodi testnet after activating on Sepolia on October 6. This upgrade aims to improve Layer 1 scaling and gas pricing.
Source: Ethereum Schedules Glamsterdam Upgrade for Hoodi Testnet
Blast L2 network shutdown
Blast, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, is shutting down and users must withdraw their assets to the Ethereum mainnet by October 26.
Source: Blast, a once-$2 billion Ethereum layer-2, shuts down after 98% asset drop
Blur NFT marketplace closure
Blur plans to close its NFT marketplace website on November 12, following a significant decline in trading volume and the shutdown of its sister project, Blast. Users will need to migrate their assets before this date.
Source: Blur to Close Its NFT Marketplace Website on Nov. 12 as Trading Volumes Collapse
Sberbank crypto trading launch
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, plans to open crypto trading to all clients on December 1, allowing them to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT through its app. This move could significantly increase crypto adoption in Russia.
Source: Sberbank Gets Approval for Crypto Trading, Plans December 1 Launch
Abstract Ethereum Layer 2 shutdown
Pudgy Penguins’ Ethereum layer 2 network, Abstract, will shut down on December 15. Users will need to migrate their assets before this deadline.
Source: Pudgy Penguins’ Abstract Becomes Second Ethereum Layer 2 to Shut in a Week
- early November 2026
BitMine 5% ETH Supply Milestone
BitMine is nearing its goal of owning 5% of Ether’s supply, which it is expected to achieve by early November 2026.
Source: BitMine Could Hit 5% of Ether’s Supply by Early November — What’s Next?
- OngoingUnconfirmed
Bitget ETH Withdrawal Resumption
Bitget plans to resume ETH withdrawals on Tuesday, following a security incident and the movement of $6 million in ETH to BTC.
Source: THORChain Rejects Bitget's Request to Block Hacker Addresses as $6M in ETH Moves to BTC
Live situations
Active and unresolved, with no fixed date yet.
- Ongoing
Bitmine stops Ether purchases
Bitmine, the world's largest Ethereum treasury, will stop buying Ether once it reaches 5% of the circulating supply. This could remove a key support for ETH's price and increase market volatility.
Source: Bitmine to Stop Ether Purchases After Reaching 5% of Supply, Says Tom Lee
- Ongoing
AI threat to crypto signatures
Ethereum researchers warn that AI could break cryptographic signatures protecting Bitcoin, Ether, and other tokens within months, urging users to move funds to new addresses as a precaution.
Source: Ethereum Researchers Warn AI Could Break Crypto Signatures in Months
- Ongoing
Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade
Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade, currently being tested on the Sepolia network, aims to increase network capacity and efficiency. The mainnet implementation date is still pending.
Sources: Ethereum's Sepolia Test Network Boosts Capacity to 3x Mainnet, Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Test Gets Last-Minute Fix Before Capacity Boost
- Ongoing
Consensys Split into Two Entities
Consensys is dividing into two separate entities: MetaMask will operate independently, led by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, while a new company will handle Ethereum protocols and institutional blockchain services. This split aims to streamline operations and enhance strategic focus for both entities.
Source: Consensys Splits in Two: MetaMask Goes Independent as Ethereum Co-Founder Leads New Entity
- Ongoing
EIP-8288 Proposal for Ethereum's I-star Upgrade
Vitalik Buterin is advocating for EIP-8288 to be included in Ethereum's I-star upgrade, aiming to make RISC-V the canonical instruction set for Ethereum. This proposal seeks to reduce the costs of quantum-safe privacy on the Ethereum network.
Source: Vitalik Buterin Pushes EIP-8288 to Slash Quantum-Safe Privacy Costs on Ethereum
Recently resolved
Catalysts whose date has passed. Kept so you can see what was expected and when.
Bitmine to stop buying ETH at 5% supply
Bitmine, the largest Ethereum treasury, will stop purchasing ETH once it owns 5% of the circulating supply, potentially reducing buying pressure and increasing market volatility.
Source: Bitmine to Stop Ether Purchases After Reaching 5% of Supply, Says Tom Lee
Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade on Sepolia
The Glamsterdam upgrade, introducing proposer-builder separation and new gas pricing, is set to launch on the Ethereum Sepolia testnet on October 6, 2026.
Source: Ethereum Schedules Glamsterdam Upgrade on Sepolia Testnet for Oct. 6
Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade Public Test
Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade, which aims to increase network capacity by raising the gas limit to 200 million, is scheduled for a public test on October 6. This upgrade could enhance transaction efficiency and reduce congestion on the Ethereum network.
Source: Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Passes Test, Targets 200M Gas Limit
Ethereum I-star upgrade with EIP-8288
Vitalik Buterin is pushing for EIP-8288 in Ethereum's I-star upgrade to make quantum-safe privacy more affordable. This could lower transaction fees and improve privacy features.
Source: Vitalik Buterin Pushes EIP-8288 to Slash Quantum-Safe Privacy Costs on Ethereum
Ethereum Hegotá upgrade
The Hegotá upgrade includes Frame Transactions, allowing users to pay gas fees without holding ETH, enhancing flexibility and security.
Source: Ethereum Locks in Frame Transactions for Gas Fee Flexibility
Live on-chain data from our sister sites: