While Ethereum 2.0’s staking and lower inflation sound promising, they don’t guarantee a higher ETH value. If staking becomes dominated by large players (e.g., exchanges or whales), smaller holders might feel sidelined, reducing trust and demand. Inflation drops, sure, but if staking yields fall too low due to oversaturation (more stakers = lower rewards), it could deter participation. ETH’s value might stagnate or dip if the market perceives these shifts as risks to decentralization or profitability.