Ethereum’s upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade clears rehearsal for a big jump in capacity

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What happened

The test network raised its limit on work per block toward 200 million gas as developers prepare for a proposed October 6 public test.

Key facts

  • The test network raised its limit on work per block toward 200 million gas as developers prepare for a proposed October 6 public test.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:37:21 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

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  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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