Ethereum News Today: Cold Wallet Surges 3421% Amid $270M Acquisition and Ethereum, Solana, Cardano Gain Momentum in 2025 Crypto Shift

The cryptocurrency market is shifting into a new phase in 2025, with specific projects standing out for their strong fundamentals, clear adoption drivers, and potential for substantial returns. Among the most talked-about options are Cold Wallet (CWT), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), each offering a compelling case for investment or long-term holding.

Cold Wallet, in its final presale stage, has raised over $6 million, selling 717 million tokens at a price of $0.00998 in Stage 17. The token is priced far below its confirmed $0.3517 launch level, potentially offering early buyers a return of approximately 3,421% [1]. This momentum was further amplified by a strategic $270 million acquisition of Plus Wallet, which brought in over two million active users and provided Cold Wallet with an immediate network effect [1]. The platform’s utility model—refunding gas, swap, and transfer fees in CWT—sets it apart from traditional wallets, positioning it as a strong contender in the wallet space [1].

Ethereum continues to attract institutional buyers, with firms like Bitmine Immersion Technologies and Sharplink Gaming collectively acquiring over two million ETH since June [1]. The rise in ETF inflows, fueled by the SEC’s increased openness to spot Ethereum products, is also contributing to a bullish sentiment. At $4,600, Ethereum’s broader role in stablecoin issuance, DeFi, and NFT ecosystems underlines its foundational importance in the crypto space [1]. Analysts believe its current trajectory positions it as a core asset for both institutional and retail investors, despite potential macroeconomic headwinds [1].

Solana is benefiting from a surge in developer activity, with its DeFi and NFT ecosystems expanding rapidly and keeping pace with Ethereum [1]. REX-Osprey’s spot Solana ETF now holds $140 million in assets, with daily inflows of about $6.4 million. While speculation around a potential BlackRock-backed Solana ETF is still uncertain, it has generated increased interest in the project [1]. Trading near $196, Solana’s technical indicators suggest a potential move to $205, aided by its fast transaction speeds and low fees [1].

Cardano has shown promising technical signals, with analysts watching for a possible move to $1.24, a level that would mark a 60% increase from its current $0.84 [1]. Support is holding at $0.7888, while resistance forms at $0.8332, drawing comparisons to its pre-2021 rally pattern [1]. Ongoing network upgrades in scalability and smart contract capabilities reinforce its long-term appeal, although reaching its previous all-time high will require broader market optimism [1].

The market’s current focus is on projects with tangible adoption drivers and clear utility. Cold Wallet’s rapid user base expansion and cashback model, Ethereum’s institutional adoption and ETF support, Solana’s developer and ETF activity, and Cardano’s technical potential all contribute to their prominence in the current environment. As the crypto market remains volatile, these four projects are emerging as key players in the 2025 landscape [1].

Source: [1] Best Crypto to Buy Today: Cold Wallet, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano in Focus (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689e87b13f593b49ae546fec/)