Ethereum Staking Proposal Targets Quantum-Proofing
Ethereum (ETH)
Decrypt.co reports that Ethereum developers have proposed an overhaul of the deposit contract to make staking quantum-proof. The proposal allows validator keys to expand to 8,192 bytes and introduces a mechanism to permanently retire current BLS signatures. This upgrade aims to secure the network against future quantum computing threats by updating its cryptographic standards.
What Whalio's data showed
Binance spot order flow for ETH, measured when this story was published on 26 August 2026.
Whalio spot data shows a strong short-term shift in buying pressure, with the 1-hour buy ratio at 59.2% compared to 50.4% for the 4-hour window and 45.7% for the 24-hour period. This upward trend is confirmed by the volume delta, which is positive at +$9,416,780 for the last hour and +$828,030 for the last four hours, contrasting with a negative -$71,475,879 delta over the full day. The positive volume delta in shorter intervals indicates that recent trades are dominated by buyers, suggesting immediate accumulation. However, the cumulative volume delta of -$25,101,468 at the 24-hour close reveals that the day ended with net selling pressure overall. Despite this daily deficit, the high 1-hour buy ratio and positive short-term delta suggest that buying momentum is currently building against the broader daily trend.