Bitcoin News Today: BlockDAG Presale Hits $364M With 3,025 ROI Potential As Crypto Focus Shifts

In the evolving cryptocurrency landscape of 2025, attention is increasingly shifting from dominant names like Bitcoin and Ethereum to emerging projects demonstrating strong fundamentals and strategic momentum. Among the most notable are BlockDAG, Chainlink, Stellar, and Cardano, which are currently attracting significant interest from investors and analysts alike [1].

BlockDAG stands out due to its presale performance, having raised over $364 million with more than 24.8 billion BDAG tokens sold. The current price tier of $0.0016 will close on August 11 before jumping to $0.0276, potentially offering a 3,025% return on investment for early participants. The project also features a 10 BTC auction based on BDAG purchases and a new Dashboard V4 that enables real-time trading functionality during the presale, making it a unique offering in the market [1].

Stellar (XLM) is experiencing a major surge, following a 403% single-day increase. The rally is being fueled by a partnership with Visa for stablecoin settlement and a recent protocol upgrade. Additionally, Stellar’s developer activity has risen by 81%, and transaction volume has increased by 14%. Technically, XLM has broken out of a falling wedge and is now targeting the $0.45–$0.52 range, with further bullish expectations following the Protocol 23 upgrade vote on September 3 [1].

Chainlink (LINK) is strengthening its position in the DeFi space with the introduction of Data Streams for U.S. equities and ETFs, enabling real-time data feeds for major stocks like AAPL and NVDA across 37 blockchains. The integration with protocols such as GMX and Kamino signals growing utility and adoption. Analysts have set price forecasts ranging from $20 to $51, with a key technical level above the 200-day EMA likely to trigger further upward movement [1].

Cardano (ADA) is gaining traction following a $71 million ecosystem fund approval by 74% of the community, which will be used for scaling through the Hydra project and node upgrades under Acropolis. Additionally, ADA’s ETF application is under review by the SEC, with a decision expected by October. A potential ETF approval could mirror the bullish momentum seen in Bitcoin, with ADA currently trading near $0.7264 and analysts watching the $0.81 resistance level for a possible breakout [1].

Each of these projects is driven by distinct catalysts—ranging from technological upgrades and strategic partnerships to regulatory developments and strong user engagement. As the market continues to evolve, these assets represent compelling options for investors seeking exposure to high-momentum plays with tangible growth drivers [1].

Source: [1] Best Crypto to Buy Today: BlockDAG, Chainlink, Stellar & Cardano Lead (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6895310ca023ec4608e1daaa/)