Avalanche AVAX Gains 10% on USDC Integration, MUTM Presale at $0.035 Nears 20% Price Hike

Avalanche (AVAX) experienced a significant price surge of 10% to $26.29 during the week of July 15–21, 2025, driven by the integration of native USDC support through Circle’s Gateway. This update, launched on July 2, leverages the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to enable seamless USDC transfers between Avalanche, Ethereum, and Base, bypassing traditional blockchain bridges. The move is expected to enhance Avalanche’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, which currently holds $1.8 billion in total value locked (TVL). Analysts note that the upgrade aligns with Avalanche’s broader strategy to position itself as a low-fee, high-speed blockchain for cross-chain transactions, particularly as USDC—now handling $219 billion in trading volume—becomes a critical asset in DeFi liquidity pools [1].

However, technical indicators suggest mixed signals for AVAX. A breakout above the $24.50 threshold, supported by a 50-day simple moving average (SMA), could propel the token toward $30–$35 by Q4 2025. Conversely, an overbought relative strength index (RSI) of 72 and concerns about validator centralization—concentrated among 115 nodes—raise the risk of a pullback to $22–$23.50. Trading volume for AVAX surged 40% to $1.2 billion during the week, underscoring renewed market interest [1].

Parallel to Avalanche’s developments, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining traction through its stablecoin-centric lending model. The platform aims to create a dual-layer system where users can lock blue-chip assets like ETH or BNB to mint or burn stablecoins while earning interest-bearing tokens. For instance, a $5,000 BNB deposit could generate 5,000 mtBNB tokens, projected to yield 12% annual percentage yield (APY) based on pool utilization. This mechanism, combined with the ability to borrow up to 75% of the asset’s value in stablecoins, offers users flexibility without liquidating holdings [1].

Mutuum’s Phase 6 presale, currently active, is selling MUTM tokens at $0.035. Despite only 5% of the phase being sold, the protocol has raised $13.6 million and attracted over 14,300 holders. A capped total supply of 4 billion tokens and an upcoming price increase to $0.040 in the next phase—marking a 20% jump—have intensified demand. Early investors who bought in at $0.01 during Phase 1 could see 3.5× gains at the current $0.035 price, with further upside potential if the token reaches a post-launch projection of $0.30 [1].

Security and governance are central to Mutuum’s strategy. The platform has undergone a CertiK audit, achieving a 95 score on Token Scan and 78 on Skynet, and offers a $50,000 bug bounty program to incentivize vulnerability reporting. A $100,000 community giveaway further underscores its engagement efforts. For risk-tolerant participants, the platform also facilitates peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, allowing custom terms such as 34% APY for BONK tokens over 30-day terms [1].

Critics highlight potential challenges, including network congestion risks for Avalanche and the speculative nature of Mutuum’s presale. However, proponents argue that Mutuum’s real-yield model—combining P2P and peer-to-contract (P2C) lending with stablecoin-backed mtTokens—differentiates it from hype-driven projects. As mtToken staking and protocol revenue-sharing drive organic demand, early buyers face diminishing opportunities before the price hike to $0.040.

Source: [1] [As AVAX adds USDC for cross-chain boosts, this crypto at $0.035 is selling out fast] [https://invezz.com/news/2025/07/28/as-avax-adds-usdc-for-cross-chain-boosts-this-crypto-at-0-035-is-selling-out-fast/]