According to BitMEX Research, the 2017 victory of Bitcoin's small blockers established a framework where block sizes remain limited, ensuring that blocks are consistently full. This design means users must outbid each other with higher transaction fees to secure inclusion in blocks, directly affecting transaction costs and network congestion. Traders should note that this approach increases the cost of rapid transactions during peak demand, impacting arbitrage, on-chain trading strategies, and the overall liquidity on the Bitcoin network. The debate's resolution highlights the need for strategic fee management and underscores the importance of layer-2 solutions for active market participants (source: BitMEX Research, May 11, 2025).