Ethereum News Today: BlockDAG Presale Surpasses $355M as Pepe, Ethereum, and Tron Gain Momentum in 2025 Crypto Market

In the second half of 2025, several cryptocurrencies are gaining traction as the market continues to evolve. BlockDAG, Ethereum, PEPE, and TRON stand out as some of the best cryptos today, each for different reasons. These projects are drawing attention due to a combination of technological innovation, user adoption, and market fundamentals.

BlockDAG (BDAG) is making waves with its early traction and accessible mining options. Despite not having launched its mainnet yet, it has already raised over $355 million in its presale, with more than 24.4 billion coins sold and over 200,000 holders. The X1 Miner App allows users to mine BDAG from their smartphones, significantly lowering the entry barrier and fostering broad user participation. With more than 2.5 million users already engaged, the project is building a strong foundation for real-world adoption. BDAG’s current presale price of $0.0016 is significantly lower than its expected listing price of $0.05, and analysts anticipate strong gains following the official launch [1].

PEPE is regaining momentum as whale activity increases and the token integrates more deeply into NFT and Web3 ecosystems. On-chain data indicates that large holders acquired over 1 trillion PEPE tokens in July, signaling renewed confidence in its long-term potential. PEPE’s price currently hovers around $0.000013, and technical indicators suggest a potential breakout above $0.0000135 to $0.0000145 could lead to a rise toward $0.000015 or higher. Given its small market cap, a shift in market sentiment could result in substantial gains [1].

Ethereum (ETH) remains a top contender among the best cryptos today due to its institutional backing and the growing adoption of Ethereum-based ETFs. The approval of spot ETH ETFs has led to inflows exceeding $8.6 billion, with over $2.1 billion added in July alone. Analysts project further gains if a staking-based ETH ETF is approved, potentially attracting more long-term capital. At $3,700, Ethereum has recently cleared key resistance levels, with some forecasts predicting a rise above $4,000 in the near term and possibly up to $4,800 by early 2026 [1].

TRON (TRX) is gaining relevance through its dominance in stablecoin activity and increasing transaction volumes. As the primary network for USDT, TRON processes over $20 billion in daily transactions, often surpassing Ethereum. This robust usage supports the TRX price and enhances its utility in payments and DeFi applications. TRX is currently trading between $0.32 and $0.33, with analysts monitoring its strength around $0.34 as a potential catalyst for further gains. Projections for TRX include a move toward $0.40 to $0.45 by year-end, with $0.50 as a longer-term target [1].

Collectively, these cryptocurrencies represent a mix of innovation and adoption. Ethereum continues to benefit from institutional interest and ETF momentum, PEPE is transitioning from a meme token to a utility asset, and TRON is demonstrating value through consistent usage. However, BlockDAG’s combination of early traction, accessibility, and strong presale performance positions it as a compelling investment opportunity in 2025 [1].

Source: [1] Best Cryptos Today: Why BlockDAG, Ethereum, PEPE, & TRON Are Gaining Ground in 2025 (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688a9a85a46b022297b51c5c/)