Ethereum News Today: Cold Wallet Presale Surpasses $6.2M Amid 2025 Altcoin Momentum Monero Faces 15% Price Drop After Network Turbulence Cardano Rises 10% to $0.93 as Grayscale Files ADA ETF Ethereum Nears $4,715 With $7,500 2025 Price Target Raised

The cryptocurrency market is building momentum ahead of what many anticipate as a potential bull cycle, with four key projects—Cold Wallet, Monero, Cardano, and Ethereum—emerging as central themes in the altcoin narrative for 2025. Each of these projects is addressing distinct aspects of the digital asset landscape, including privacy, scalability, institutional adoption, and real-world utility. Their progress could shape the broader industry as it moves toward greater mainstream acceptance.

Cold Wallet (CWT) has drawn particular attention due to its rapid presale growth and recent acquisition of Plus Wallet, a move that brought 2 million active users into its ecosystem. The presale has already surpassed $6.2 million, with more than 730 million CWT sold by Stage 17, priced at $0.00998. Analysts project the token’s launch price could reach $0.3517, which would represent a potential return of 3,423% at that level. The platform’s unique cashback rewards model generates CWT earnings from gas fees, swaps, and transfers, distinguishing it from many existing frameworks that often require staking or lockups [1].

Monero (XMR), traditionally a leader in privacy-focused crypto, has faced recent turbulence after reports indicated that Qubic—holding a significant portion of the network’s mining power—reorganized six blocks. This raised concerns about a potential 51% attack and a risk of centralization, though the network remained stable for 36 hours afterward. The event led to a nearly 15% price decline within a week. Analysts remain divided on whether the activity reflected “selfish mining” or a more coordinated effort, with confirmation of majority control still pending. Despite these challenges, Monero is gaining traction through integrations with major wallets like Unstoppable Private Wallet and Exodus Wallet, which may help restore user confidence [1].

Cardano (ADA) has shown signs of a breakout after months of downward pressure, with its price rising nearly 10% in a single day to reach $0.93—its highest level in five months. This resurgence has coincided with a key institutional development: Grayscale filed for a “Grayscale Cardano Trust ETF” in Delaware, signaling renewed interest from traditional finance players. Additionally, project founder Charles Hoskinson highlighted Cardano’s Midnight privacy framework as a compliant alternative to privacy-centric platforms, potentially expanding ADA’s appeal. Analysts suggest $0.70 is a critical support level, and historical trends indicate further upside potential if technical and adoption metrics continue to align [1].

Ethereum (ETH) is approaching its 2021 high, trading near $4,715, with increasing optimism surrounding its upcoming Pectra upgrade. Standard Chartered recently raised its 2025 price target for ETH to $7,500, with a more ambitious $25,000 projection set for 2028. Institutional adoption is also gaining pace, with ETFs and expanding use cases in traditional finance settlements contributing to the platform’s visibility. The $5,000 level is seen as a key near-term breakout threshold, and analysts speculate that Ethereum’s growth could outperform Bitcoin if network upgrades deliver as expected [1].

Collectively, these four projects—Cold Wallet, Monero, Cardano, and Ethereum—highlight the diverse strategies being employed to navigate the evolving crypto market. Cold Wallet’s presale traction and acquisition-driven user growth, Monero’s privacy-first challenges, Cardano’s institutional signals, and Ethereum’s technical upgrades all contribute to a dynamic competitive landscape. For investors and analysts tracking the top altcoins for 2025, these developments offer a comprehensive view of where the industry may be headed in the next phase of its evolution.

Source: [1] Top Altcoins For 2025: Cold Wallet, Monero, Cardano, Ethereum Compete In Explosive Crypto Gainer Battle (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68a30d84bb247e1a57fb850f/)