Dogecoin News Today: Whales Bet Big as BlockDAG Surpasses $398M Presale and Rivals Stellar, Dogecoin

BlockDAG has captured significant attention in the cryptocurrency market, with its presale surpassing $398 million as of late 2025. The project has sold over 25.9 billion tokens at a price of $0.0013, significantly higher than its initial offering price of $0.001, creating early gains of up to 2,900% for early participants. This performance has positioned BlockDAG as a standout in the current presale landscape, with many investors viewing it as a high-ROI opportunity ahead of the token's listing at an anticipated $0.05 per coin [5]. Whale activity has further fueled the project's momentum, with recent transactions exceeding $4.4 million and $4.3 million, signaling strong institutional and large retail interest [3].

The adoption metrics supporting BlockDAG are equally impressive. Over 3 million users are actively mining using its X1 mobile app, a key indicator of community engagement and user adoption. Hardware sales have also been robust, with more than 19,594 miners sold, generating $7.8 million in revenue. This hardware ecosystem includes the X10, X30, and X100 models, demonstrating strong retail demand for mining infrastructure before the mainnet launch [1]. Additionally, the project has attracted over 4,500 developers building more than 300 decentralized applications (dApps), spanning DeFi, gaming, and other blockchain use cases. This developer activity reinforces the long-term utility of the BDAG token and the broader ecosystem [3].

BlockDAG’s technological foundation combines a hybrid Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) and Proof-of-Work (PoW) architecture with full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility. This design allows developers to leverage Ethereum tools while benefiting from higher transaction throughput, up to 10,000 transactions per second. This scalability advantage positions BlockDAG to compete with major chains like Ethereum and Solana, which face challenges in balancing speed, cost, and security [3]. Furthermore, the project has secured listings on major exchanges, including MEXC, BitMart, and LBank, with ongoing discussions with Coinbase and Gemini, indicating growing institutional recognition [5].

By comparison, projects like Stellar and Dogecoin continue to show traction but face limitations in growth potential. Stellar, for instance, remains a key player in cross-border payments with a price of around $0.39 and a year-over-year gain of more than 300%. However, its momentum appears capped, with slower trading volumes and limited speculative upside compared to newer entrants like BlockDAG. While Stellar maintains real-world utility in financial infrastructure, its growth trajectory is more linear, lacking the explosive ROI potential that many traders seek in 2025 [5].

Dogecoin, on the other hand, has seen renewed interest due to its community-driven nature and occasional price surges driven by social media and celebrity endorsements. Currently trading near $0.21, DOGE is testing key resistance levels, but its price movement remains largely dependent on sentiment rather than structured fundamentals. Analysts note that without stronger whale accumulation or major institutional backing, Dogecoin may struggle to break out of its consolidation phase and sustain long-term growth [6].

BlockDAG’s combination of strong presale performance, adoption metrics, and technological innovation has led to growing discussions about its potential as a leading altcoin in 2025. Unlike Stellar and Dogecoin, which rely on established brand recognition and speculative trading, BlockDAG offers a structured roadmap, tangible utility, and immediate incentives for early investors. With nearly 20,000 hardware units sold and a developer base of over 4,500, the project is well-positioned to execute on its vision of scalable, high-performance blockchain infrastructure [3]. As the presale window closes, investors are closely monitoring the Deployment Event and exchange listings as key milestones that could shape the token’s post-launch trajectory.

Source: [1] Digital Journal (https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/binary-news-network/-0-001-0-0013-blockdag-nears-400m-1997063835.html) [2] CoinPedia (https://coinpedia.org/press-release/remittix-vs-pepeto-vs-blockdag-the-top-predicted-crypto-presale-to-buy-now/) [3] CoinCentral (https://coincentral.com/altcoins-to-buy-now-why-blockdag-is-leading-the-next-crypto-surge-ahead-of-ethereum-solana-cardano/) [4] CoinExams (https://coinexams.com/compare/stellar-vs-dogecoin) [5] Crypto Economy (https://crypto-economy.com/dogecoin-and-stellar-show-short-term-moves-but-blockdags-nearly-400m-presale-ends-debate-on-the-top-crypto-to-buy/) [6] Mitrade Insights (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1098919-20250905)