Solana News Today: Altcoins Gain Momentum as Investors Shift Focus to Utility-Driven Projects Like MUTM and SOL

The cryptocurrency market in 2025 is witnessing a growing focus on altcoins with strong utility, active development, and early-stage adoption, as investors look to position themselves ahead of potential parabolic moves. Among the tokens generating attention, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) and Solana (SOL) are being highlighted for their distinct value propositions and momentum.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is in its presale phase 6, with the token priced at $0.035, set to increase by 14.29% to $0.04 in the next stage. Investors purchasing at this stage could see a return of 71.43% when the token officially launches at $0.06. The project has raised over $14.1 million in total, with more than 14,900 token holders already on board. The platform’s dual-lending model, including Peer-to-Peer and Peer-to-Contract structures, is designed to offer flexible and secure lending options. Additionally, the project has launched a $100,000 giveaway for new investors and a $50,000 bug bounty program led by CertiK to enhance security and trust [3].

On the other hand, Solana (SOL) remains in a consolidation phase around $162, moving within a tight range between $155 and $165. Analysts have noted a decline of approximately 14% from mid-July highs, with reduced on-chain activity and institutional selling pressure. If the price fails to reclaim the $165 level, it could face a pullback toward $150. While SOL continues to be a dominant Layer-1 blockchain, investor attention is increasingly shifting toward utility-first tokens like MUTM [3].

BlockDAG (BDAG) is another fast-moving project, having raised $364 million in its presale with 24.8 billion tokens sold. The project is set to close its presale on August 11, after which entry prices will increase significantly. Early buyers could see returns exceeding 2,660%. The project has also introduced a 10 BTC Auction and a Dashboard V4 for real-time trading simulations [2].

Chainlink (LINK) is gaining traction for its role in providing real-time data across major blockchains. Analysts predict its price could reach between $20 and $40, with some forecasts as high as $51 depending on market conditions [2]. Stellar (XLM) is also experiencing growth, trading around $0.3925 after a 403% one-day increase, driven by a partnership with Visa and ongoing network upgrades. Cardano (ADA) has seen a slight rebound to $0.7264, with technical analysis suggesting a potential breakout above $0.81 [2].

While these tokens are attracting attention for their utility and potential returns, the market remains cautious, emphasizing the importance of tracking key developments, regulatory shifts, and project milestones.

Source: [1]https://www.dlnews.com/external/5-new-crypto-coins-buy-2025-tokens-fresh-markets/ [2]https://timestabloid.com/4-best-cryptos-to-buy-today-before-the-next-price-spike-hits/ [3]https://partner.cryptopolitan.com/top-trending-cryptos-to-buy-before-they-go-parabolic-in-2025/