DOGE Rises 6.5, TRUMP Aims for $28, BlockDAG Presale Hits $374M Pre-Launch

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Sunday, Aug 17, 2025 1:11 am ET2min read
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- Dogecoin (DOGE) surges 6.5% to $0.24 amid $200M whale accumulation and bullish technical patterns, targeting $0.30.

- TRUMP memecoin stabilizes above $10 after 2025 volatility, with analysts forecasting $28 by year-end amid sustained momentum.

- BlockDAG (BDAG) accelerates pre-launch with $374M presale, X1/X10 miner demos, and 2,660% early returns, contrasting speculative peers.

- BDAG's $0.05 launch price, 2.5M X1 app downloads, and sports NFT partnerships highlight tangible infrastructure vs. sentiment-driven DOGE/TRUMP.

Three major market narratives are gaining traction this week as

(DOGE) sees a significant price increase, the memecoin eyes a $28 price target for the end of the year, and BlockDAG (BDAG) accelerates its pre-launch momentum through a $374 million presale and the public demonstration of its X1 and X10 mining solutions. These developments are reshaping the landscape of high-profile crypto plays in late 2025 [1].

Dogecoin is currently trading at $0.24, having risen 6.5% over the past 23 hours, driven by whale accumulation of over 1 billion

(approximately $200 million) and a daily trading volume of 1.56 billion tokens—nearly triple the average [1]. The price has broken out past key resistance levels after finding support at $0.23 and is now consolidating near $0.24. Technical indicators, including a golden cross on the daily chart and a bull flag pattern, suggest potential for a move toward $0.30. Analysts are watching for a sustained push past $0.25 and continued inflows from large holders to confirm the bullish trend [1].

Meanwhile, TRUMP Coin, a memecoin built on the

blockchain and tied to Donald Trump’s public persona, is trading at approximately $9.70 with a market cap of $1.94 billion. After a sharp correction from a peak of $75.35 in January 2025 to as low as $7, the coin has stabilized above $10 in the second quarter of 2025 [1]. Optimistic price targets include $12 for a potential mid-2025 climb to $16, and a $28 target by the end of the year. Analysts forecast a range of $17.78 to $27.92 for 2025, with longer-term estimates extending into 2026–2030 under the assumption of sustained momentum [1].

BlockDAG is building on both speculative and foundational strength ahead of its official launch. With a presale that has raised $374 million at a Batch 29 price of $0.0276 and a confirmed launch price of $0.05, early investors are already seeing returns of 2,660% [1]. The X1 mobile miner app, with 2.5 million downloads globally, has lowered the barrier to entry for mining by allowing users to generate BDAG from their smartphones. For higher output, the X10 hardware miner delivers up to 200 BDAG per day and connects via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet. The recent live demonstration of both mining tools has added credibility to the project’s pre-launch buzz [1].

In addition to its technical offerings, BlockDAG has formed partnerships with Major League Cricket’s Seattle Orcas and Major League Rugby’s Seattle Seawolves, integrating BDAG into sports through NFTs and fan engagement. These partnerships, combined with a growing global mining network and secured capital, position BlockDAG as one of the few pre-launch projects already demonstrating real-world use and operational capability [1].

DOGE and TRUMP are driven largely by sentiment and brand narratives, making them more susceptible to market sentiment shifts. BlockDAG, in contrast, is building momentum through tangible products, active user base, and strategic partnerships. If the upcoming launch matches the scale of its presale success, BDAG could transition from a headline-making presale project to a consistent top-tier performer [1].

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[1] title: DOGE Jumps, TRUMP Targets $28, BlockDAG’s X1-X10 Miner Demo Ignites Presale Buying Rush url: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68a08e0ece965a02519f2a24/