Ethereum News Today: Cold Wallet Surges 3421% Amid $6M Presale and $270M Acquisition Boost

In 2025, the cryptocurrency market continues to generate strong momentum, with several key projects positioning themselves as top buys for the year ahead. Cold Wallet (CWT), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) are currently capturing investor attention due to significant developments across presale fundraising, institutional interest, and technical advancements [1].

Cold Wallet’s presale has surged to over $6 million, with 691 million tokens sold across 17 stages. The current price of $0.00998 represents a potential 3,421% return if the token reaches its confirmed launch price of $0.3517. The project has also acquired Plus Wallet for $270 million, instantly bringing on two million active users and a robust infrastructure. This acquisition provides Cold Wallet with a unique network effect, reducing the typical slow adoption curve faced by new projects. The platform’s utility is another major draw, offering users cashback in CWT for transactions, gas fees, and swaps—offering an advantage over competing wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet [1].

Ethereum continues to attract strong institutional interest, with treasury players such as Bitmine Immersion Technologies and Sharplink Gaming acquiring over two million ETH since June. Meanwhile, spot Ether ETF inflows are reaching record levels as regulatory clarity improves. With its expanding role in stablecoin issuance and growing DeFi and NFT activity, Ethereum remains a key pillar for both institutional and retail investors. However, macroeconomic risks could affect its long-term trajectory [1].

Solana is also gaining traction, trading near $196 after touching $199. Developer activity is robust, helping it remain competitive with Ethereum in DeFi and NFT ecosystems. The REX-Osprey spot Solana ETF has attracted over $140 million in assets, with an average of $6.4 million in daily inflows. Speculation about a potential BlackRock-backed ETF is further boosting market sentiment. Solana’s fast transaction speeds, low fees, and growing ecosystem continue to drive adoption [1].

Cardano is showing technical signs of a potential rally, with analysts noting similarities to its 2021 breakout pattern. The current support level is at $0.7888, with resistance forming at $0.8332. A bullish scenario could see ADA rise to $1.24, a 60% increase from its current price. Ongoing network upgrades in scalability and smart contracts are keeping fundamentals strong, though a broader market rally would be needed for ADA to reclaim its all-time high [1].

Across the market, projects with clear adoption drivers and strong fundamentals are outpacing the competition. Cold Wallet’s presale and acquisition strategy, Ethereum’s institutional backing, Solana’s developer engagement, and Cardano’s technical resilience all contribute to their status as top crypto buys for 2025. These developments suggest that the next wave of growth may be led by projects that offer both innovation and practical utility [1].

Source: [1] Top Crypto to Buy in 2025: Cold Wallet’s $6M Presale Roars, Ethereum ETF Buzz, Solana & Cardano Rally Potential (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689e05fd9bb94c0402775a08/)