4	After the Ethereum Pectra upgrade on the mainnet, the positive impact on Ether's price may last in the short - term due to improved network performance and potential new use - cases. Technically, if the upgrade leads to a significant reduction in gas fees and an increase in transaction throughput, it can attract more developers and users to the Ethereum ecosystem, which in turn can support the price. However, in the long - term, factors such as competition from other blockchains and regulatory changes will also play a role.