Low-Cost Cryptos Under $1 Gain Momentum as Investors Shift Toward Functional DeFi Platforms

Several low-cost cryptocurrencies under $1 are attracting investor interest as potential high-return assets for 2025, with a particular focus on projects showing strong fundamentals and real-world utility. Among these, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are generating notable buzz, though their trajectories are diverging. Mutuum Finance is currently in phase 6 of its presale, with the token priced at $0.035, a 16.67% increase from phase 5. The next price adjustment is expected to push the token to $0.04, representing another 14.29% rise. If the project reaches its projected launch price of $0.06, early buyers could see a 71.43% return on investment. With over 14,800 participants and $13.9 million raised, Mutuum Finance has also taken steps to reinforce security and community trust, including a $50,000 bug bounty program with CertiK and a $100,000 token giveaway to incentivize new investors. These actions underscore the project's commitment to institutional-grade DeFi standards. In contrast, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has experienced a sharp decline, trading at approximately $0.0000143, a drop of 9–16% over the past week. Despite token burns aimed at reducing supply, Open Interest has fallen by over $100 million and Shibarium’s TVL has contracted significantly, indicating a broader loss of momentum in the meme-coin sector. Analysts, however, maintain mid-term bullish forecasts, suggesting SHIB could climb to $0.0001 before the bull run concludes. The recent downturn highlights a shift in investor focus from speculative meme assets to more functional DeFi platforms like Mutuum Finance. As the market evolves, the emphasis is increasingly on projects with clear use cases and sustainable development. This trend is mirrored in other projects such as BlockDAG (BDAG), which has raised $358 million in its ongoing presale, Cardano (ADA), which has seen a 50% surge since early July, and TRON (TRX) and Stellar (XLM), both showing robust performance due to transaction efficiency and strategic partnerships. While Shiba Inu remains a focal point of short-term speculation, the broader narrative is shifting toward long-term value creation, driven by technical innovation and real-world adoption [1][2].

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