Whales Bet $10M on BlockDAG’s $10 Token Target: Why Retail First?

BlockDAG, a Layer 1 blockchain project, has attracted significant attention in the cryptocurrency space, having raised over $388 million in its presale as of early September 2025. The project has sold more than 25.5 billion BDAG tokens across 30 batches, with early investors purchasing at $0.001 now sitting on a 2,900% return. The latest batch, Batch 30, is priced at $0.03, with a confirmed listing price of $0.05, suggesting further upside potential. The project has drawn support from a global base of over 200,000 holders and 3 million mobile miners using the X1 app. These metrics indicate a level of community adoption and decentralization that analysts view as a strong differentiator compared to venture-backed projects like Avalanche and Aptos [5].

The project’s hybrid architecture combines Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) and Proof-of-Work (PoW) technologies, enabling it to scale to 15,000 transactions per second. BlockDAG is also compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), which allows it to attract a broad range of developers. Over 4,500 developers are currently building within the BlockDAG ecosystem, with more than 300 decentralized applications in development. This technical foundation is seen as a critical factor in the project’s long-term viability and adoption potential. Additionally, the project has launched the X10 hardware miner, with 19,516 units sold, generating $7.8 million in revenue [2].

BlockDAG has also secured partnerships with major sports teams, including Inter Milan in European football, the Seattle Seawolves in rugby, and the Seattle Orcas in cricket. These sponsorships provide the project with high visibility, reaching millions of non-crypto audiences. The project is set to feature prominently at Token 2049 Singapore, a premier Web3 conference, where it will have a custom booth, venue-wide branding, and live demonstrations. The event is expected to attract over 25,000 attendees, 7,000 companies, and 300+ speakers, offering BlockDAG a platform for global exposure [3].

The project’s presale has outpaced the early fundraising rounds of both Avalanche and Aptos. While Avalanche raised $230 million in 2021 and Aptos secured $350 million in 2022, BlockDAG’s retail-driven model has allowed it to surpass these figures without relying on institutional investors. Analysts suggest that this decentralized structure reduces the risk of concentrated sell-offs after listing and strengthens the project’s resilience. Furthermore, the adoption of BlockDAG’s X1 mobile app and X10 mining rigs indicates that the project has a substantial user base even before its mainnet launch [5].

In terms of future projections, analysts have suggested that the token could potentially reach $1, representing a 3,233% gain from its current presale price. Some forecasts are even more ambitious, with a long-term target of $10. These projections are based on the project’s technical infrastructure, growing user base, and strategic visibility. However, it is important to note that these are speculative and should not be taken as guarantees. The project’s upcoming tier-one listings on exchanges such as MEXC, LBank, and BitMart, as well as potential discussions with Coinbase and Gemini, will likely play a critical role in determining its post-launch trajectory [2].

BlockDAG has also leveraged the BlockDAG Explorer to provide real-time data on transactions, mining activity, and developer contributions, enhancing transparency for participants. This move has contributed to growing investor confidence, particularly with the recent participation of whale investors who have collectively allocated over $10 million in BDAG. Two whale wallets, for instance, have invested $4.4 million and $4.3 million, respectively, signaling strong belief in the project’s potential. The project’s strategic alignment with major Web3 events, such as Token 2049 Singapore, further underscores its ambitions to become a leading Layer 1 blockchain [4].

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[1] BlockDAG's $388M Presale and Bold $50 Forecast Outshine XRP's $3.60 Setup and AVAX's $45 Target (https://www.xt.com/en/blog/post/blockdags-388m-presale-and-bold-50-forecast-outshine-xrps-3-60-setup-and-avaxs-45-target)

[2] BlockDAG Launches 2049% Presale Bonus Ahead of Token 2049 Cementing Status as 2025's Best Crypto Presale (https://crypto-economy.com/blockdag-launches-2049-presale-bonus-ahead-of-token-2049-cementing-status-as-2025s-best-crypto-presale)

[3] Whales and 3M Miners Fuel BlockDAG's $387M Presale, Outperforming Bitcoin Hyper and Maxi Doge (https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560604941414)

[4] BlockDAG Presale Surpasses Avalanche & Aptos, Building Momentum with 3M Miners and 4,500 Developers on the Path to $600M (https://cryptobrowser.io/news/200000-holders-3m-miners-heres-why-blockdags-retail-first-growth-leaves-aptos-and-avalanche-behind/)

[5] BlockDAG's $388M Presale Surpasses Token 6900 & Maxi Doge (https://www.mexc.com/news/secure-entry-before-0-05-blockdags-388m-presale-surpasses-token-6900-maxi-doge-with-analysts-targeting-1/80784)