BlockDAG’s 4,500+ Developer Growth Drives ETC +33% and HBAR +70% Gains

BlockDAG’s ecosystem has seen explosive growth, with over 4,500 developers now engaged in building decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, artificial intelligence integrations, and utility-based decentralized applications (dApps). This surge in builder activity coincides with a 70% rally in Hedera’s (HBAR) price over two weeks and a 33% increase in Ethereum Classic’s (ETC) price, which recently broke out of a $16–$18 trading range to reach $22 [1]. The momentum underscores growing investor confidence in blockchain projects with tangible development progress.

Ethereum Classic’s recent price action has attracted significant attention, particularly after surpassing the $20 threshold. Analysts note that ETC’s relative strength index (RSI) currently sits at 83, indicating an overbought condition, yet historical patterns suggest further upward potential. With the next key resistance at $23.86 and a short-term target range of $28.50–$30, the cryptocurrency’s trajectory appears aligned with bullish forecasts [1]. A critical factor for sustainability is maintaining support around $20.50–$21, which, if held, could validate the projected $30 level.

Hedera’s (HBAR) technical indicators also signal a potential breakout. After months of sideways movement within a falling wedge pattern—a formation historically associated with positive reversals—the token surged from $0.14 to $0.26 in under two weeks. Current support levels at $0.176 and $0.20, now acting as safeguards for the $0.27 price, suggest continued upward momentum. Analysts project a next target range of $0.30–$0.38, contingent on sustained trading volume and bullish sentiment [1].

BlockDAG (BDAG), meanwhile, has emerged as a standout contender for 2025’s top crypto projects, driven by its pre-launch achievements. The project has already deployed a functional testnet, developer tools, and the X1 mobile mining app, which has attracted 2 million active users. Notably, its builder network has expanded to 4,500 developers, who are collectively working on over 300 projects. Security audits by Certik and Halborn further reinforce its credibility. BDAG’s presale has raised $351 million, with 24.3 billion tokens sold out of a total supply of 25.3 billion, highlighting strong community backing [1].

The project’s ambitious roadmap includes launching 1,000+ dApps by 2026, a goal that aligns with its current development pace. Early investors in Batch 1 have already seen 2,660% returns, and the confirmed listing price of $0.05 implies a potential 3,025% gain for those purchasing at the current Batch 29 price of $0.0016. This price point remains valid until August 11, creating urgency for further participation [1].

While ETC and HBAR demonstrate compelling technical and market signals, BlockDAG’s combination of immediate utility, developer traction, and presale performance positions it as a leading candidate for 2025’s top crypto. The project’s ability to deliver tangible milestones—such as a working testnet and audited infrastructure—before launch distinguishes it from peers relying on future promises. With over 200,000 users and a rapidly expanding builder network, BDAG’s ecosystem is already generating real-world momentum.

Source: [1] [title: BDAG’s Builder Activity Surges with 4,500+ Devs Growth, ETC & HBAR Climbs] [url: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6883ff87f4dca2206ba4731f/]