The Pectra upgrade introduces an expanded blob space, smart accounts, and improvements for validators that could significantly impact the Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystem. Arbitrum (ARB), StarkNet (STRK), Mantle (MNT), Aevo (AEVO), and Fuel (FUEL) are five important tokens to watch as they may benefit from lower data costs, increased scalability, and improved functionality.
Although these five tokens have recently faced price adjustments, on-chain upgrades could create momentum in the coming weeks. Each Layer-2 has a position to benefit from Ethereum's developing infrastructure — if momentum returns, price appreciation potential exists.
Arbitrum (ARB)
With expanded blob space and more efficient data capabilities from the Ethereum Pectra upgrade, Arbitrum can reduce L1 payment fees and scale more effectively.
Meanwhile, EIP-7702 introduces smart account functionality allowing gasless transactions, transaction bundling, and simplified participation, all improving the experience for developers and end-users building on Arbitrum.
ARB Price Analysis. Source: TradingView.Despite these long-term motivations, ARB has dropped over 6% in the past seven days. If the correction continues, the price could fall to $0.292 — an important support — and potentially drop further to $0.27.
However, if ARB regains momentum, the first resistance to watch is $0.315.
A breakout above that could open opportunities for further price increases towards $0.345 and in a stronger bullish scenario, $0.363.
StarkNet (STRK)
The Pectra upgrade introduces improvements in data capabilities and validator operations, which will benefit StarkNet in multiple ways.
Expanded blob space directly supports cheaper calldata uploads and increased scalability — a significant benefit for zk-rollups like StarkNet, which heavily rely on L1 for data capabilities.
Additionally, EIP-7002 allows more flexible validator withdrawals, supporting future liquid restaking protocol integrations and simplifying liquidity movement between chains.
STRK Price Analysis. Source: TradingView.STRK has dropped over 13.5% in the past seven days, with its EMA lines showing a downward trend. If this trend continues, the next important support is around $0.116.
However, if STRK can reverse momentum, the first resistance to watch is $0.136. A breakout above that could lead to further price increases, with STRK potentially testing $0.15 and even $0.161 in a stronger bullish scenario.
Mantle (MNT)
The Pectra upgrade brings improvements that could indirectly support Mantle's modular architecture and staking design. With EIP-7251 raising validator staking limits, large-scale staking operations become more efficient — a potential benefit for Mantle, which integrates ETH restaking into its ecosystem.
This change simplifies validator management and enhances the economic security of Ethereum-based protocols serving as the base layer.
Additionally, blob space expansion helps reduce L1 data costs, supporting cheaper and more scalable interactions for Mantle's modular rollups and Layer 2 applications.
MNT Price Analysis. Source: TradingView.MNT formed a death cross a few days ago and is currently down 2.6% over seven days, indicating ongoing downward price pressure. Its next important support is $0.68, and if that level doesn't hold, the price could drop further to $0.652.
Conversely, if MNT reverses, the first resistance to watch is $0.72.
A successful breakout above that could trigger a price increase towards $0.759, and in a more extended bullish move, MNT might test $0.809.
Aevo (AEVO)
Aevo, a high-performance derivatives platform built on Layer 2 infrastructure, can benefit from the Pectra upgrade through lower data capability costs and improved scalability.
The blob space expansion introduced by Pectra reduces calldata fees for L2s, which is crucial for platforms like Aevo that rely on frequent state updates and high transaction throughput. This directly translates to cheaper and faster payments for perpetual and options contracts.
Additionally, the smart account functionality from EIP-7702 could enable features like gasless transactions or easy account recovery, improving trading experience and reducing user interaction difficulties with Aevo's contracts.
AEVO Price Analysis. Source: TradingView.AEVO has dropped nearly 12% in the past seven days, with its price struggling to maintain above $0.10.
If this downward trend continues, the next support is at $0.096 — and breaking below this could open possibilities for deeper drops to $0.082 and even $0.0756.
Conversely, if AEVO regains momentum and breaks the resistance of $0.107, it could rise to test $0.115. A stronger surge could extend profits to the next target at $0.121.
Fuel Network (FUEL)
Fuel Network, a modular execution layer focused on high throughput and developer flexibility, is well-positioned to benefit from Ethereum's Pectra upgrade.
The blob space expansion introduced by Pectra significantly reduces data posting costs on Ethereum, which is crucial for Fuel's rollup architecture. This allows Fuel to expand trading volume more efficiently while maintaining decentralization.
Additionally, the smart account function from EIP-7702 aligns with Fuel's goal of improving UX and development tools, enabling enhanced wallet interactions, gasless flows, and an easy onboarding process for users deploying dApps on the Fuel platform.
FUEL Price Analysis. Source: TradingView.FUEL's EMA lines maintain an upward trend, with short-term mediums remaining above long-term mediums, indicating potential strength. However, the token has struggled to break through the 0.012 USD resistance level in recent days.
If this level is retested and broken, FUEL could rise to 0.0129 USD and 0.014 USD, with a strong upward trend potentially pushing it back to 0.0163 USD.
Conversely, if downward momentum occurs and FUEL breaks below the 0.010 USD support level, the next targets are 0.0084 USD and 0.0077 USD.
