Solana News Today: Cold Wallet Presale Surpasses $5.9M as 2025 Crypto Leaders Gain Momentum

The year 2025 is proving to be a pivotal moment for several top-performing cryptocurrencies, as emerging projects and well-established networks continue to redefine the landscape. Cold Wallet (CWT), Solana (SOL), Polygon (POL), and Avalanche (AVAX) have emerged as key players, each offering distinct value propositions that are driving real-world adoption and market traction [1].

Cold Wallet, a self-custody wallet with built-in earning mechanisms, has quickly become a focal point in the presale space. Holders of CWT earn rewards when they cover gas fees, swap assets, or transfer funds, with rewards scaling automatically based on holdings. The project’s presale model—comprising 150 stages—has already raised over $5.9 million with more than 703 million CWT sold. Currently at Stage 17, the price of CWT is $0.00998, while the confirmed launch price is $0.3517, creating significant upside potential. A recent $270 million acquisition expanded Cold Wallet’s user base by adding 2 million Plus Wallet users, further accelerating its growth [1].

Solana continues to solidify its position among top crypto performers, with its DeFi ecosystem boasting a total value locked (TVL) of $8–9 billion and growing by 18% quarter-on-quarter in early 2025. Capable of processing up to 65,000 transactions per second at a cost of approximately $0.00025 each, Solana remains a preferred network in high-demand regions like Southeast Asia. Institutional interest has also surged, with Solana ETP exposure outpacing Bitcoin in some markets. Analysts are optimistic about its long-term prospects, with some forecasting a return to the $300–$500 range if market conditions remain favorable [1].

Polygon, through its PoS chain, has seen a significant increase in usage, with daily transactions averaging 8.4 million in Q1 2025—nearly double the figure from the same period in 2024. DeFi and NFT activity account for 38% of this volume, while daily active wallets have exceeded 1.23 million, particularly in India and Vietnam. Cross-chain bridging accounts for 19% of traffic, enhancing the network’s versatility and appeal to developers. Analysts project POL to trade between $0.24 and $0.42 in 2025, with potential to reach the mid-$0.30s under favorable market conditions [1].

Avalanche continues to expand its enterprise-focused ecosystem, with AvaCloud enabling businesses in the Asia-Pacific region to create permissioned subnets for asset tokenization. The network’s TVL stands at $3.7 billion, with recent stablecoin integrations helping AVAX’s price recover from the low $20s. The market has responded positively, with AVAX currently holding gains and showing strong transaction volume. Short-term forecasts suggest AVAX will trade between $30 and $33, while longer-term projections extend toward $55–$60 if adoption and upgrades continue at their current pace [1].

Each of these projects offers a unique edge: Solana for speed and scalability, Polygon for cross-chain utility and high activity, Avalanche for enterprise integration, and Cold Wallet for accessible entry and passive earning potential. As the crypto market evolves, these projects are not only capturing attention but also setting new benchmarks for performance and innovation in 2025 [1].

Source: [1] From Presales to DeFi Giants: 2025’s Top Crypto Performers Revealed! (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689b883e2bf4ca25c9700ffa/)