The crypto market is showing sharp contrasts this week. XRP is underperforming despite regulatory clarity, while Solana rides a wave of bullish sentiment fueled by DeFi and memecoin activity. But it’s BlockDAG that has taken center stage.
In the 48 hours following its highly anticipated Keynote 3, BlockDAG raised $5 million, pushing its total presale funding past $210 million. Backed by a live testnet, active user growth, and real ecosystem tools already in play, BlockDAG isn’t just promising potential—it’s demonstrating tangible execution ahead of its mainnet launch.
XRP Outlook: Supply Growth and Weak Demand Signal Possible Drop to $1.35
XRP has once again come under pressure, falling by 7% on Friday despite Ripple securing a favorable outcome in its legal battle with the SEC. While the decision brought temporary optimism, the market reaction suggests much of the good news had already been priced in.
The bigger issue lies in supply. Ripple continues to release 1 billion XRP per month from escrow, with roughly 33% entering circulation. As a result, XRP’s available supply has increased by 4 billion over the past year, while whale activity has tapered off significantly.
From a technical standpoint, XRP risks forming a Head and Shoulders pattern. A breakdown of the $1.96 support could trigger a move toward $1.35. Bulls have defended the $1.96 level repeatedly since December, but weakening demand may challenge that support in the coming weeks.
Solana Forecast: Can a 65% Surge Take SOL Back to $235?
Solana (SOL) may be preparing for a significant breakout. Technical analysts are now pointing to a possible 65% rally that could lift the token to $235, following a clean breakout from a falling wedge pattern. Momentum is supported by a rising RSI and growing bullish sentiment in the broader market.
Fueling this movement is renewed interest in Solana’s memecoin ecosystem. Over 34,000 new tokens launched in a single day via Pump.fun, and the platform’s new decentralized exchange has already surpassed $1 billion in trading volume.
This spike in activity mirrors previous Solana rallies. With the 50-day EMA near $154 acting as short-term resistance, a decisive move above it could validate this upward trend. If current momentum holds, SOL may not only revisit past highs—it could establish new ones.
Why BlockDAG’s Keynote 3 and $5M Presale Surge Signal It’s a Layer 1 Worth Watching
BlockDAG’s Keynote 3 introduced more than just updates—it presented the blueprint of a blockchain project already delivering. Within 48 hours of the keynote, BlockDAG raised $5 million, bringing its presale total above $210 million and firmly placing it among the most promising Layer 1s of the year.
The keynote highlighted the launch of Beta Testnet V1, now processing over 1.2 million transactions across more than 100 community nodes. Features include a live block explorer, no-code tools for token and NFT creation, and early-stage dApps—tools already in use by developers and testers.
BlockDAG also unveiled ambitious but actionable plans: supporting 1,000+ dApps by 2026, global brand partnerships with Inter Milan and the UFC, and integration across hardware and mobile platforms. With over 800,000 X1 Miner App users and 16,600 miners sold, the project is demonstrating early adoption few Layer 1s achieve at this stage.
“We’re not simply dreaming about the future—we’re shaping it,” said CEO Antony Turner.
With exchange listings and the mainnet launch on the near horizon, BlockDAG has quickly transitioned from a promising presale to a fully operational Layer 1 contender—one with infrastructure, traction, and a growing community.
Final Take
XRP continues to face supply-driven challenges, and without stronger demand, its price may fall further. Solana, by contrast, shows bullish technicals and network activity—but its momentum is tightly linked to the volatile memecoin space.
BlockDAG, however, stands apart. The $5 million raised in 48 hours isn’t based on hype—it’s the result of ongoing delivery. With a live testnet, verified user traction, and a comprehensive ecosystem already in motion, BlockDAG is showing what real progress looks like.
Priced at just $0.0248 in Batch 27, and with a $1 price target on the table, BDAG offers a rare combination of fundamentals and upside potential. The path forward is clear, the infrastructure is live, and early participants are already securing their place ahead of what may be one of the market’s strongest Layer 1 launches to date.
Website: https://blockdag.network
Presale: https://purchase.blockdag.network
Telegram: https://t.me/blockDAGnetworkOfficial
Discord: https://discord.gg/Q7BxghMVyu
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