Polkadot News Today: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Raises $12.6 Million in Presale, 85% of Tokens Sold

Polkadot (DOT) has been recognized for its robust technical architecture, but its market performance has not translated into income generation for token holders. In contrast, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is constructing a DeFi ecosystem that not only operates on a powerful blockchain infrastructure but also allows users to earn real returns. While DOT emphasizes protocol interoperability, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) focuses on giving users control over their capital, stable yields, and flexible lending options. The trend towards utility-backed income protocols is becoming more apparent, and Mutuum is positioning itself as a significant player in this space.

Since reaching its all-time high of $55.08 in November 2021, Polkadot (DOT) has experienced persistent stagnation, trading at $4.23 as of July 17, 2025, down 92% from its peak. Despite its innovative Layer-0 architecture that enables blockchain interoperability, DOT’s price has struggled, hitting a 5-year low of $3.25 in April 2025. The 2021 bull run, fueled by parachain auctions and market hype, faded in the 2022 bear market, with DOT closing at $4.31. Despite upgrades like Polkadot (DOT) 2.0’s coretime marketplace and partnerships with Cardano (ADA) and Centrifuge, weak marketing and low TVL have hindered its momentum. A brief rally to $11 in 2024 was noted, but bearish technical indicators, including a falling MACD and RSI, suggest ongoing weakness. Analysts predict a potential rebound to $9.87-$13.90 by Q4 2025 if ETF approval lands, though a drop to $2.92 remains possible.

One of the most innovative features of Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is its decentralized stablecoin system. The protocol is developing a model where only approved issuers will be able to mint the native $1-pegged stablecoin, and only when backed by fully overcollateralized assets like ETH. These stablecoins will be created when users borrow against their collateral and automatically burned when loans are repaid or liquidated—ensuring tight supply control and system solvency without excess inflation. To maintain the $1 peg, Mutuum’s governance will actively manage the borrowing interest rate. If the stablecoin trades above $1, the rate will be lowered to encourage more borrowing. If it falls below $1, the rate will increase to reduce borrowing and support demand. This governance-controlled interest model, combined with natural arbitrage mechanisms, creates a reliable price anchor—solving challenges that have undermined other algorithmic stablecoins.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has already reached an important presale milestone in Phase 5, with over $12.6 million raised and 85% of available tokens sold at $0.03. Over 13,600 holders have joined so far, and with the price set to rise to $0.035 in the next phase, demand is accelerating. With a final presale price of $0.06 and post-launch projections pointing to $0.30, the upside is still significant. For example, an investor who entered during Phase 2 at $0.015 using 1,000 ADA (valued around $0.40 at that time, totaling $400) would have received roughly 26,666.67 MUTM tokens. At today’s price of $0.03, their holdings are already worth $800, reflecting a 2X paper gain. If MUTM hits its projected target of $0.30, that same position would be worth $8,000—a 20X return on the original $400 investment. This kind of upside is exactly why early movers are holding tight and why new investors are scrambling to enter before the next price jump.

Alongside its core Peer-to-Contract (P2C) lending pools, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is developing a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending model that will allow users to negotiate loan terms directly. Once launched, this feature is expected to be ideal for holders of volatile tokens like PEPE. For instance, a user could potentially pledge their $3,500 worth of PEPE tokens as collateral and borrow 1,200 USDC, all secured through trustless smart contracts. The vision is to create a fully decentralized environment where borrowers and lenders can agree on interest rates and repayment schedules—without any centralized oversight.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) will run on a Layer-2 infrastructure, enabling lower fees and faster transaction times—resolving the friction many users face in traditional DeFi platforms. When users lend assets like USDT or SOL, they will receive mtTokens (e.g., mtUSDT or mtSOL), which will grow in value automatically over time. There is no need for manual compounding or re-depositing. These tokens will serve as proof of deposit and can even be used as collateral for further borrowing, increasing capital efficiency. To ensure safety and trust, the project is backed by a 95 Token Security Score from CertiK, along with a 77.5 Skynet rating. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has also launched a $50,000 Bug Bounty Program to reward users who identify vulnerabilities. Additionally, the project is conducting a $100,000 giveaway—offering $10,000 worth of MUTM tokens each to ten early believers.

While Polkadot (DOT) focuses on scaling and ecosystem connectivity, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is targeting what investors are really seeking: stable growth, passive income, and meaningful token utility. With development aligned for the platform’s beta launch and rapid token sellouts pushing prices higher, the road to $0.30 is now clearly visible—and the chance to catch a 2000% breakout is still very much alive.