HTX's Strategic Shift Fuels 600% Gains in August Select Cryptos

HTX Select August highlights a strong market cycle, with 12 cryptocurrencies selected for their potential, showcasing gains of up to 600%. The initiative, part of HTX’s 12th-anniversary celebration, underscores a strategic shift in listing priorities from high-potential Meme coins to tokens backed by venture capital and smaller market-cap assets. The featured projects span a range of sectors, including public chains, DeFi, and MEME, each having passed HTX’s multi-dimensional risk control evaluation.

Among the standout performers is MemeCore (M), which saw a 435% increase after its July 2025 listing, rising from 0.4 USDT to 2.14 USDT. As the first Layer 1 chain designed for the Meme 2.0 era, MemeCore aims to transform meme coins into engines of culture and community coordination. Similarly, BIO Protocol (BIO), a representative of DeSci (decentralized science), surged 540% from 0.05 USDT to 0.32 USDT since the start of 2025, reflecting growing market interest in real-world applications of decentralized scientific innovation.

DeFi projects also showed robust performance. Ethena (ENA), a synthetic US dollar protocol integrating DeFi and RWA concepts, experienced a 240% rise from 0.25 to 0.85 USDT since its April 2024 launch. Its innovative model, combining treasury equities and rate switches, has attracted significant attention. RedStone (RED), an oracle project focusing on yield-generating collateral for the loan market, recorded the highest gain of 284% after its March 2025 listing. The project has secured over $10 billion in collateral and has been supported by HTX Ventures through strategic investments.

Mainstream public chains, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL), demonstrated steady resilience. BTC, the first cryptocurrency, rose 25% from the start of the year, maintaining its role as the crypto market’s anchor asset. ETH, the largest smart contract platform, increased by 44.7%, highlighting its irreplaceable position in sectors like DeFi, NFTs, and RWAs. SOL, a high-performance blockchain, saw an 82% increase, driven by its active ecosystem and developer base.

HTX’s commitment to security and transparency is evident through its 35 consecutive months of Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves (PoR) disclosures, with reserve ratios consistently maintained at or above 100%. This assurance has been a key factor in building trust with its user base. The platform also introduced product innovations, such as Auto Reinvest for Dual Investment and native Spot Grid trading, to enhance user experience and foster engagement.

The broader market context also saw significant developments. August 2025 marked a pivotal month for the digital asset industry, with global crypto markets extending their upward trajectory. HTX reported a 13% increase in futures trading volume and 2.88% month-on-month growth in futures trading participation. New listings, such as CAMP, TOWNS, and PROVE, drew attention due to their strong financing backgrounds and long-term potential, reinforcing HTX’s role as a leading incubator for new tokens.

Analysts have also noted positive trends in altcoins for 2025. Ethereum is projected to trade between $6,200 and $9,345, supported by DeFi dominance and network upgrades. Solana, with its fast transactions and low fees, is expected to reach up to $440, while Cardano’s steady growth and real-world use cases position it between $0.48 and $2.42. Institutional interest, particularly in the form of ETFs, is likely to play a critical role in shaping these price predictions, as larger investors bring credibility and liquidity to the market.

HTX’s strategic initiatives, combined with favorable market conditions, position it as a key player in the evolving crypto landscape. By adhering to its user-first philosophy and leveraging its global capabilities, HTX aims to continue supporting innovation and long-term value creation in the blockchain industry.