XRP is poised for a pivotal month as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares to rule on six spot XRPXRP-- ETF applications from October 18 to 25, according to The Bit Journal. Analysts at The Bit Journal and Ventureburn project a potential 30-40% price surge if the SEC grants approvals, unlocking institutional inflows estimated at $4 billion to $8 billion. Technical indicators suggest XRP could break above $3.00, with targets near $3.62 if key resistance levels hold. Historical data from Cryptorank shows October to December is XRP's strongest quarter, averaging 51% gains, though October itself has historically seen an average return of -4.6% since 2013.
Mantle (MNT) has surged over 20% in recent weeks, driven by a 47% increase in Total Value Locked (TVL) to $1.4 billion, according to a CoinLineup report. The Layer-2 network's strategic partnerships with exchanges like Bybit and its integration of EigenDA for decentralized data availability are fueling optimismOP--, as covered by 99Bitcoins. CoinLineup analysts note Mantle's price could target $1.42–$5, with a bullish case projecting a 5x to 10x return in the upcoming bull run. On-chain activity, including a 1,300% surge in daily active users, underscores growing adoption, per a Giottus blog.
BlockDAG (BDAG) has raised over $342 million in its presale, attracting 200,000 investors with a projected 3,025% return at launch, according to a CoinoTag report. Its hybrid DAG-PoW architecture supports 15,000 TPS, outpacing Ethereum's Layer-2 solutions. A partnership with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team has amplified its visibility, while its EVM compatibility has drawn 4,500 developers building dApps, as explained in an OKX guide. At $0.0015, BlockDAG's entry price is significantly lower than XRP's $2.85, making it a speculative favorite for higher returns per a Blockonomi analysis.
The SEC's decision on XRP ETFs remains a critical catalyst. Grayscale's application is slated for October 18, with others following by October 25, per The Bit Journal. If approved, XRP could mirror Bitcoin's "Uptober" rally, historically gaining 27% in October, as noted in that coverage. Meanwhile, Mantle's institutional-grade staking products and ETH treasury of 101,867 ETH position it as a Layer-2 leader, based on the Giottus analysis. BlockDAG's focus on regulatory compliance and mainstream partnerships contrasts with XRP's lingering legal uncertainties, offering investors a diversified risk profile, according to Blockonomi.
While XRP's price action remains tied to regulatory outcomes and seasonal trends, Mantle and BlockDAG represent emerging opportunities in Layer-2 scalability and presale innovation. With XRP targeting $3.62–$4.00, Mantle aiming for $1.42–$5, and BlockDAG offering a 3,025% ROI, investors are balancing established use cases with speculative growth. As October 2025 unfolds, the interplay of institutional adoption, technical momentum, and regulatory clarity will define the next phase of crypto market evolution.
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