This week, altcoins are drawing significant attention due to sharp price movements and ecosystem activity. Ethereum is benefiting from ETF speculation, Solana is attracting large purchases, and XRP is holding support despite recent drops. Meanwhile, BlockDAG is in the spotlight with the extension of its BEAT VESTING PASS and the steady rollout of products ahead of launch.
BlockDAG: $354M Raised
BlockDAG is in focus again after extending its BEAT VESTING PASS deadline to August 4. This gives users full access to their purchase at launch, with no lockups. The presale has now raised over $353 million with more than 24.4 billion BDAG coins sold. The coin is still priced at $0.0016 for a limited time, while listing is confirmed at $0.05, offering a 3,025% upside window.
Real use supports this rise. The X1 mobile miner now has 2.5 million users, and the X10 miner demo is live. BlockDAG’s setup blends DAG and Proof-of-Work and supports DeFi, dApps, and smart contracts with lower energy costs. The testnet is active with staking tools and NFT creation. More than 4,500 developers are building apps on the platform.
Ethereum: ETF Speculation and Steady Growth
Ethereum (ETH) is steady near $3,770 with a 22% gain this week. Spot ETH ETFs have seen strong demand, with $1.85 billion in new inflows just this week. Total inflows now exceed $2.18 billion. This activity is creating upward pressure, with $4,000 seen as the next resistance level. Traders are watching to see if ETH can maintain its pace and break through soon.
XRP and Solana: Forecasts and Current Status
XRP trades around $3.19 after falling back from a $3.45 to $3.53 high. The 6% pullback followed broader liquidations and profit-taking. Still, the coin is up about 23% over the past week. Some projections place short-term targets near $4. Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) is priced around $187 after slipping from nearly $200. Analysts expect a recovery to $250 if sentiment shifts. Large trades and developer activity continue on Solana, marking its significance among top-performing cryptos.
Currently, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are moving for clear reasons tied to ETFs, utility, and ecosystem growth. Ethereum sits on strong support while testing higher levels. XRP shows short-term strength even after its dip. Solana may be preparing for another move if market conditions stabilize, while BlockDAG sets benchmarks across core metrics.
