PENGU Gains 12.6% on Bullish Pattern ATOM Drops 6.2% BDAG Presale Surpasses $373M

This week’s cryptocurrency market has highlighted diverging performances among key altcoins, with PENGU, ATOM, and BlockDAG (BDAG) emerging as focal points of attention. PENGU is showing signs of a potential breakout, having formed a classic cup-and-handle pattern on its price chart. Analysts are watching closely for a decisive move above the $0.045 resistance level, with a target price of $0.082 if the upward momentum holds. At its current price of $0.03843, PENGU has gained 12.6% over the last seven days and has risen 800% from its 2025 low. The coin’s surge has been fueled by growing adoption in South Korea and China, as well as the SEC’s review of a CBOE-backed ETF linked to an NFT-themed memecoin [1].

Cosmos (ATOM) has experienced a more turbulent session, dropping 6.20% from a high of $4.77 to a low of $4.48 over a 23-hour period. Despite heavy selling pressure, ATOM managed a late-day rebound, closing at $4.56 after briefly breaching the $4.75 level. The price swing reflects ongoing battles between profit-taking and accumulation. A confirmed partnership between Coinbase and dYdX (COSMOSDYDX) on the Cosmos chain added institutional credibility to the asset, reinforcing short-term support levels at $4.50 and $4.53 [1].

Meanwhile, BlockDAG (BDAG) has continued to dominate headlines with its presale performance, raising over $373 million across 24.7 billion tokens. At Batch 29’s price of $0.0276, early investors from the first batch have already realized gains of 2,660% compared to current pricing. The project’s Dashboard V4 has played a significant role in driving engagement, offering users real-time trading tools, wallet tracking, and interactive features like leaderboards and referral systems. BDAG’s technological edge, including a hybrid blockchain-DAG architecture and EVM compatibility, has positioned it for scalability and developer appeal. Marketing alliances with professional sports teams, such as the Seattle Seawolves and Seattle Orcas, further expand its real-world integration [1].

PENGU’s potential to break through key technical levels and ATOM’s volatile but resilient performance reflect contrasting narratives in the altcoin market. However, BlockDAG’s rapid presale success and advanced user experience have created a distinct trajectory, setting it apart from both. With a confirmed launch price of $0.05 and ongoing institutional interest, BDAG is emerging as one of the most closely watched projects in the space.

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[1] PENGU Targets $0.082, ATOM Rebounds, BlockDAG’s Presale Powers Past $373M As Dashboard V4 Gains Popularity! (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689d4cb5b20e7a74aa5a39b2/)