Bitcoin News Today: BlockDAG's $415M Surge vs. Bitcoin Hyper's Layer 2 Gambit: Crypto's Scaling Showdown

BlockDAG, a blockchain project leveraging a hybrid DAG + Proof-of-Work architecture, has raised over $415 million in its presale as of November 2025, with the final phase priced at $0.0015 per token. The project anticipates a listing price of $0.05, potentially offering early investors a 3,233% return on investment. With a total supply of 150 billion tokens and a circulating supply of 50 billion, BlockDAG's roadmap includes a mainnet launch by November 23, 2025, coinciding with the TOKEN2049 Singapore event. The team has confirmed partnerships with 20 exchanges, including MEXC, LBank, and BitMart, and has integrated EVM compatibility to facilitate Ethereum ecosystem integration BlockDAG Presale End In Final Phase: Check BDAG …^[1].

The project's technical framework is designed for scalability, capable of processing 2,000–15,000 transactions per second (TPS). BlockDAG's ecosystem includes 200,000+ holders, 2 million X1 mobile miners, and 18,000 ASIC devices already deployed. Analysts project short-term price targets of $0.10–$2.0 within 1–2 months post-launch, with long-term estimates reaching $5.0–$10 in 6–12 months, driven by adoption, partnerships, and blockchain milestones $340M+ Raised! BlockDAG Presale Is Ending: Final Call …^[2]. Strategic collaborations, such as the sponsorship of the BWT Alpine Formula One Team and the Inter Milan football club, aim to amplify brand visibility, mirroring growth strategies of projects like Solana and Polygon Final Chance at $0.0013 Entry Before October 1: BlockDAG …^[3].

Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), a Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin, has raised $19.5 million in its presale, with a token price of $0.012995. The project utilizes Solana's Virtual Machine (SVM) to enable sub-second transactions and near-zero fees, addressing Bitcoin's scalability limitations. By bridging BTC to a Layer 2 environment, HYPER allows users to stake, trade, and interact with decentralized applications (dApps) while leveraging Bitcoin's security. Zero-knowledge proofs bundle transactions and sync them back to Bitcoin's mainchain, ensuring decentralization Bitcoin Hyper Explained: Fastest Bitcoin Layer-2 Nears …^[4].

HYPER's tokenomics include a staking APY of up to 63% during the presale, with early adopters receiving governance rights and priority access to future applications. Whale activity, including $12.3K and $10.9K purchases, indicates growing institutional interest. Analysts suggest HYPER could reach $1.20 by 2030 if it attracts developers to build on its platform, though risks include regulatory scrutiny and competition from other Layer 2 solutions Bitcoin gets L2 scalability from Hyper: Is Hyper the Next 1000x …^[5].

Market dynamics highlight contrasting approaches: BlockDAG focuses on rapid adoption through mining incentives and exchange listings, while Bitcoin Hyper targets Bitcoin's ecosystem by integrating Solana's speed. BlockDAG's presale has drawn criticism for delayed announcements, with some analysts cautioning against potential market manipulation. Conversely, HYPER's reliance on SVM introduces dependencies on Solana's ecosystem, raising questions about its long-term independence BTC’s Layer 2 War Is Heating Up: Can Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) Beat …^[6].

Both projects reflect broader trends in crypto innovation. BlockDAG's $408 million presale, supported by 320,000 global holders and 20,000 miners, underscores the appeal of decentralized infrastructure. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Hyper's $19.5 million raise illustrates the demand for solutions that extend Bitcoin's utility beyond store-of-value functions. As the crypto market evolves, projects that balance scalability, security, and adoption will likely dominate.