XRP News Today: BlockDAG Presale Hits $364.5M as XRP, ADA, and DOGE Gain Momentum in 2025

Crypto markets in 2025 are witnessing a transformation, with a blend of established names regaining ground and emerging presale tokens showing significant potential. XRP remains resilient near $2.94 following key legal clarifications, Cardano has secured funding for major development, and Dogecoin continues to benefit from community enthusiasm and celebrity endorsements. Meanwhile, BlockDAG is generating buzz with a presale that includes active trading simulations before the official launch.

BlockDAG is setting itself apart by offering a unique presale experience through its Dashboard V4, which functions as a live trading platform. Users can engage in order book interactions, wallet balance updates, and live BDAG/USD charts, effectively simulating a real exchange environment [1]. With a current price of $0.0016, the token is expected to open at $0.05 at launch, translating to a potential 3,025% return on investment. A 10 BTC reward pool (~$1.1M) is being distributed proportionally to early buyers, further incentivizing participation [1]. To date, over $364.5 million has been raised through the sale, with 24.7 billion BDAG tokens sold, providing a measurable foundation for its growth narrative.

Cardano (ADA) is maintaining relevance in 2025 with a market price of around $0.72 and a total market cap of approximately $26 billion [1]. The network has recently allocated 96 million ADA (~$70 million) to support ongoing upgrades over the next year, offering tangible backing for its development roadmap. The project has processed over 112 million transactions and has more than 21.8 billion ADA staked across thousands of validator pools. Analysts are projecting ADA to reach between $1.13 and $1.40 this year, with higher targets of up to $3.00 if momentum continues [1]. Cardano’s energy-efficient Ouroboros consensus model and anticipated Hydra upgrades, promising over 1,000 TPS per head, position it as a compelling long-term play.

XRP has seen renewed interest from both institutional and government actors, currently trading near $2.94 with a market cap of $180 billion [1]. A 2025 U.S. government report included XRP among five cryptos considered for national reserve use, signaling growing institutional acceptance. The token operates on an ultra-efficient network with a transaction cost of just 0.0079 kWh and a 3–5 second block time. Analysts are forecasting short-term price targets between $3.12 and $5.00, with more bullish predictions reaching $6–$9 depending on broader market conditions [1]. If XRP ETFs gain approval later this year, the token could see a retesting of its historical highs.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading in the $0.20–$0.21 range with a market cap of around $30 billion, despite having no supply cap and minting 5 billion new tokens annually [1]. The project continues to benefit from strong community engagement and social media influence, particularly from Elon Musk, who recently referred to DOGE as “the people’s crypto.” Analysts estimate a price target of $0.33 by year-end, with more optimistic projections reaching $0.52–$0.74 if Bitcoin leads the next bull market [1]. Grok AI has highlighted $0.32–$0.45 as high-conviction exit zones, suggesting that DOGE retains its appeal as a high-momentum asset.

Across the board, these four cryptos—BlockDAG, XRP, ADA, and DOGE—exhibit distinct growth drivers. BlockDAG offers immediate engagement through its presale ecosystem, while XRP is capitalizing on regulatory clarity and institutional backing. Cardano continues to build on its technical and governance foundations, and Dogecoin remains a social media-driven phenomenon with enduring popularity [1]. Each of these projects represents a unique value proposition for investors looking to allocate capital in 2025.

Source: [1] Top Crypto to Buy in 2025: BlockDAG, XRP, ADA, and Dogecoin Flash Big Potential (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68949965c4aa384a36ed21f8/)