Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says ETH still struggles with high fees, and his new solution could pave the way for a more bullish outlook on Ethereum’s price.
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Gas Prediction Market to Tackle Ethereum’s Fee Problem
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is tackling one of ETH’s long-standing issues: high gas fees. He believes that controlling transaction costs could unlock a more bullish outlook for Ethereum’s price.
Buterin points out that multi-year low gas fees have led to complacency, pushing retail activity to cheaper Layer 2 networks like Base and Arbitrum and sidelining Ethereum’s mainnet.
His solution? An on-chain prediction market that allows users to forecast future gas costs, helping to protect against sudden spikes in transaction fees.
How It Works
The system would create a futures curve for gas prices, offering a clear view of long-term market expectations. Users could prepay for block space, locking in fees ahead of spikes. Developers could purchase “gas insurance” to cap costs for key events, while heavy users could hedge against future fee surges.
This would create a more predictable and user-friendly platform, supporting Ethereum’s transition from Web2 to Web3 and meeting the reliability expectations of institutional users.
Ethereum Price Outlook: Could Controlled Fees Trigger a Bullish Run?
If widely adopted, a system for predictable gas fees could help Ethereum complete a 19-month bullish head-and-shoulders pattern. ETH has already bounced from a historical support zone around $2,750, forming higher highs and the right shoulder of the pattern.
Momentum indicators suggest optimism:
The RSI is approaching the neutral 50 line, forming higher lows as buyers step in.
The MACD is showing growing momentum above the signal line, signaling a potential sustained uptrend.
A breakout could see Ethereum reclaim the neckline near $5,500, reaching previous all-time highs and potentially entering new price discovery — a 90% move. If Ethereum becomes a major player in the Web3 transition, this could extend to $10,000, representing a 250% gain.
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