Ethereum News Today: BlockDAG Surges 2660% on Presale Growth and Exchange Listings Ethereum Hits $4700 on ETF Inflows and Regulatory Clarity XRP Rises 11% Post-SEC Settlement BNB Breaks Consolidation at $851.97

The cryptocurrency market is gaining momentum from projects demonstrating real-world progress, active development, and increasing adoption. Four key names—BlockDAG, Ethereum, XRP, and BNB—are emerging as top performers, each driven by distinct but compelling factors such as regulatory clarity, ETF inflows, and strategic market positioning [1].

BlockDAG, a hybrid Layer-1 blockchain integrating Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology and Proof-of-Work consensus, is experiencing rapid growth. Its presale has raised $380 million, selling 25.3 billion BDAG tokens across 29 batches. With early investors seeing gains of 2,660% and potential for an 81% rise if the launch price hits $0.05, BlockDAG is attracting global attention [1]. The project has already secured 20 exchange listings, including MEXC, BitMart, and LBank, with analysts predicting that a listing on major U.S. platforms like Coinbase and Gemini could drive the token toward $1 post-launch [1]. The X1 Mobile Miner app, with 2.5 million daily users, and a growing developer ecosystem further reinforce its momentum [1].

Ethereum continues to outperform many of its peers, trading near $4,700 and rising more than 40% in the last month. This rally is supported by macroeconomic optimism and key developments such as the U.S. GENIUS Act, which brings regulatory clarity to stablecoins—most of which operate on Ethereum's network [1]. In just six days, Ethereum’s spot ETFs recorded over $2.3 billion in inflows, signaling strong institutional interest [1]. Standard Chartered has raised its year-end price target to $7,500 and sees potential for $25,000 by 2028 [1]. With increased staking activity and strong options positioning, Ethereum remains a top crypto gainer with both near-term and long-term potential [1].

XRP has gained traction following the resolution of its long-standing SEC case. After agreeing to a $125 million settlement, Ripple now operates under clear regulatory conditions, with the court ruling that XRP sold on public exchanges is not a security [1]. This legal clarity has boosted investor confidence, with XRP rising over 11% post-settlement and trading near $3.22–$3.31 [1]. Analysts project it could reach $5 by the end of 2025, supported by increased liquidity and inclusion in the proposed U.S. Digital Asset Strategic Reserve [1].

BNB has broken through a long consolidation phase, reaching $851.97—close to its all-time high of $868.68 [1]. A key driver has been a recent move by Nano Labs to purchase $1 billion worth of BNB, potentially acquiring 5–10% of the circulating supply [1]. This large-scale accumulation has reduced liquidity and increased investor confidence [1]. With strong ecosystem growth from Binance and positive technical indicators, BNB is positioned to test $861 resistance and potentially move toward $900 or even $1,000 in the short term [1]. Looking ahead, analysts see long-term potential for the token to reach $1,800 if the current trend continues [1].

Collectively, these top crypto gainers are setting the pace for growth in 2025. BlockDAG’s presale and ecosystem activity, Ethereum’s ETF inflows and regulatory progress, XRP’s legal clarity and global utility, and BNB’s institutional backing and price breakout all contribute to a diversified and dynamic market [1]. Each project reflects a unique path, but all share a common theme of forward-looking momentum and real-world adoption.

Source: [1] Top Crypto Gainers: BlockDAG, Ethereum, XRP & BNB Powering Ahead (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68aa3c2a771d663030ccb653/)