BlockDAG Presale Hits $373M as Crypto Whales Shift Focus to Payments Sector

Crypto market attention is increasingly focused on payment-oriented projects as institutional capital and whale activity drive significant growth. Among the standout developments, BlockDAG (BDAG) has secured over $373 million in its presale at $0.0276 per coin, positioning itself as a major contender for 2025’s leading crypto payments platform. Meanwhile, Hedera (HBAR) and SUI are also showing strong momentum through whale accumulation and ecosystem expansion, respectively [1].

Hedera’s technical indicators suggest a possible path toward $0.30. The token is currently trading at $0.27, with a 0.65% daily gain and a 7.72% rise attributed to large-scale whale accumulation. Institutional support remains strong, particularly following July’s network updates that emphasized tokenization, stablecoins, and real-world adoption. The RSI sits at 58.71, indicating room for further gains without entering overbought territory. Price remains above key moving averages: SMA 7 at $0.25, SMA 50 at $0.21, and SMA 200 at $0.20. Resistance is seen between $0.29 and $0.30, with support at $0.23. If the price clears these levels, it could continue climbing, supported by its fast consensus mechanism and institutional traction [1].

SUI has also demonstrated bullish momentum, with a 8.7% increase to $3.73 driven by a $450 million investment from Mill City Ventures. The Swiss AMINA Bank’s recent endorsement—becoming the first regulated institution to offer SUI custody and trading—further strengthens its position in regulated markets. SUI’s TVL has reached $2.093 billion, supported by DeFi initiatives such as Bluefin7K and the wBTC Vault, as well as strategic partnerships with Google Cloud. Analysts have highlighted potential for SUI to rise past $4, with longer-term forecasts reaching $7–$10, though transparency and official confirmation of ongoing collaborations remain critical for long-term credibility [1].

BlockDAG’s presale success is particularly notable, having raised more than $373 million across 25.1 billion tokens in Batch 29. The project is set to launch at $0.05, with 20 exchange listings confirmed, including MEXC, BitMart, Coinstore, LBank, and XT.com. This ensures immediate liquidity, a rare feature for a pre-launch payment-focused cryptocurrency. BlockDAG’s architecture combines blockchain security with DAG speed, enabling 2,000–15,000 transactions per second. Its EVM compatibility and low-code smart contract builder further enhance developer adoption. The X1 mobile miner app has attracted over 2.5 million users, while the X10 hardware miner can generate up to 200 BDAG daily. Nearly 19,000 miners have already been sold, and early investors have seen 2,660% returns since the initial batch. Partnerships with sports franchises like the Seattle Seawolves and Seattle Orcas are also driving mainstream adoption through NFTs, fan tokens, and exclusive content [1].

The broader market implications suggest a shift toward payment-focused cryptocurrencies with proven infrastructure, liquidity, and user adoption. While Hedera and SUI show strong institutional backing and expanding use cases, BlockDAG’s combination of technical performance, presale success, and mass-market readiness positions it as a leading candidate in the 2025 crypto payments race. The project’s ability to merge scalability with accessibility could set a new benchmark for future developments in the sector [1].

Source: [1] Crypto Whales Rush to BlockDAG as Presale Hits $373M! Hedera’s TVL Surges & SUI Turns Bullish (https://cryptofrontnews.com/crypto-whales-rush-to-blockdag-as-presale-hits-373m-hederas-tvl-surges-sui-turns-bullish/)