Ethereum Targets $5K, Cardano Whales Load Up, While BlockDAG’s $381M Presale and 2.5M Miners Build 2025’s Best Crypto

The crypto market is heating up with Ethereum close to retesting its 2021 high, Cardano breaking free from months of sideways action, and BlockDAG rewriting presale rules. Each project is drawing attention for different reasons. Ethereum’s push is fueled by big players and Layer 2 expansion. Cardano’s charge is linked to whale buying and ETF hopes. 

BlockDAG is driving excitement with 2.5 million X1 miners, gamified presale battles, and an education hub for users. BlockDAG has already secured more than $381 million in presale funds at $0.0276, positioning itself as a strong future rival against established chains. Together, these projects show how whales, technical markers, and presale strength can shape the next big market run.

Cardano Whales Make Moves in ADA’s Breakout  

Cardano (ADA) finally pushed above $0.90 resistance after five months of slow movement. It jumped 33% in a week and 12% in just one day. This surge came right after Grayscale filed for a spot Cardano ETF. That filing boosted market confidence and gave ADA new energy.

Whales have been leading this charge. Large holders added more than 200 million ADA. In the same period, transactions above $100,000 jumped from 86 to over 1,000. That level of activity shows a sharp rise in whale buying.

At the same time, ADA is leaving exchanges, with more coins moving to private wallets. This suggests holders want to store ADA long-term rather than sell it. DeFi use also rose 32%, adding utility to the price move. Analysts are now watching $1.34 as the next wall. If ADA clears that, $3 could be the next stop, repeating a move similar to 2021.

Ethereum Market Watch Eyes the $5,000 Threshold  

Ethereum (ETH) has climbed more than 60% in recent weeks, pushing past $4,750 and moving close to its all-time high of $4,865. Prediction markets are strongly bullish. On Polymarket, 64% of traders expect ETH to touch $5,000 before August ends, and 87% believe new highs will come this month.

Technical signals support this trend. ETH is testing the upper Bollinger Band near $4,893, with reliable support at $4,723. On-chain activity shows $55 million in exchange outflows, pointing to strong accumulation.

Institutional demand is also driving momentum. BitMine Technologies recently bought 1.2 million ETH, while BlackRock’s ETHA ETF keeps reporting record inflows. Analysts see long-term targets between $7,500 and $15,000 this year. This outlook is backed by ETH’s leadership in tokenized assets, Layer 2 scaling, and stablecoin transfers.

The key test is the $4,870 to $4,875 zone. Clearing that level could finally open the door to the $5,000 mark. Ethereum remains the market’s pulse, with each move closely watched worldwide.

BlockDAG’s Buyer Battles and 2.5M Miners Rewrite the Playbook  

While Ethereum and Cardano attract market focus, BlockDAG is building a different path that secures its place among the strongest upcoming cryptos. Its presale has already raised over $381 million, with BDAG priced at $0.0276 in Batch 29 and aiming for a $0.05 launch. That’s a 2,660% rise from its first batch to now.

One standout feature is Buyer Battles. Each day, the biggest buyer gets all unsold coins free of cost. This adds excitement to the presale and keeps energy flowing, making the process more engaging for participants.

BlockDAG’s X1 miner app is another highlight. Over 2.5 million people have downloaded it to mine directly from their phones using Proof-of-Engagement. This grassroots model has built a ready-made network even before launch. Alongside this, the X10 plug-and-play miners have also sold strongly, with more than 19,350 units sold and over $7.8 million in sales.

BlockDAG is also looking ahead with the BlockDAG Academy. This three-level education hub will offer blockchain learning and on-chain certificates. It ensures community members are not only mining and buying but also learning and growing with the project.

With 25.3 billion coins sold, $381 million raised, millions of miners worldwide, and gamified presale mechanics, BlockDAG is showing how to combine funding power with user adoption. It’s not just preparing for a launch. It’s building a movement.

Wrapping Up!  

Ethereum, Cardano, and BlockDAG are showing three different growth stories. Ethereum is closing in on the $5,000 mark with strong support from big buyers and technical charts. Cardano has surged with whale activity and DeFi growth, setting its sights on $3 if momentum holds.

Yet BlockDAG is showing another level of preparation. At $0.0276, with more than $381 million raised, 25.3 billion coins sold, 19,350 miners already bought, and 2.5 million people mining through their phones, it is building strength before its listing.

By adding Buyer Battles and BlockDAG Academy, the project is proving its value is not just about price, but also about adoption and learning.

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