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Some crypto projects are uniquely positioned for success, demonstrating strategic advantages in 2025. Moving past the trend of fleeting hypes and repetitive ideas, this year’s significant players exhibit solid performance, supported by measurable growth, modern tools, and a dedicated user base. BlockDAG, Aptos, OKB, and Ondo stand out as the four major movers in the crypto space this year, each paving its unique path, yet all securing their place among the top crypto projects of 2025. Whether you’re an active participant in the market or observing from afar, these projects maintain their relevance and influence. Here’s why they’re worth your attention in 2025. 1. BlockDAG (BDAG): Enhancing Speed with Concurrent Block Processing BlockDAG (BDAG) is making substantial strides in the crypto world this year, driven by its interesting integration of DAG architecture with Proof-of-Work, enabling the simultaneous confirmation of multiple blocks and thus, eliminating the common delays found in traditional blockchains. The project’s Beta Testnet V1 has launched, achieving twice the processing speed of its previous version. Moreover, it offers practical tools such as no-code token and NFT creation, along with an active dApp ecosystem, demonstrating its application in real-world scenarios. In terms of growth, BlockDAG has outperformed many with its crypto presale figures, raising over $213.5 million, selling more than 19.1 billion BDAG coins, and witnessing a price surge of 2,380% prior to its debut on major trading platforms. The user engagement is robust, with over 170,000 unique BDAG holders and increasing. Additionally, the X1 Miner App supports 800,000+ users, facilitating the straightforward mining of BDAG coins via smartphones. Market analysts are optimistic about BlockDAG’s potential, predicting a possible value of $1 by 2025. Should it reach even half of this estimation, early participants could see substantial returns. The combination of technical innovation, user adoption, and market performance solidly positions BlockDAG among the top crypto projects for 2025 and potentially beyond. 2. Aptos (APT): Enhancing Blockchain with Security and Scalability Aptos (APT) is a Layer-1 blockchain that emphasizes security and scalability, employing the Move programming language to provide a strong foundation for decentralized applications (dApps). As of early April 2025, APT’s trading price stands at about $4.25, with a market capitalization nearing $2.57 billion. Analysts suggest that by the year’s end, APT could see its price range from $5.36 to $25.20, potentially marking a growth of up to 413%. Such projections highlight Aptos as a significant player among the top crypto projects of 2025. 3. OKB (OKB): Enhancing User Experience on OKEx Exchange OKB (OKB) serves as the backbone of the OKEx exchange, providing users with reduced trading fees, governance rights, and access to special features, which collectively enhance user engagement and platform utility. With a current price of approximately $48.97 and a market cap of about $2.94 billion, OKB remains a resilient figure in the competitive market. As OKEx broadens its scope into DeFi and introduces additional offerings, the value of OKB is anticipated to rise, reinforcing its position as a strong contender among the top crypto projects of 2025. 4. Ondo (ONDO): Bridging Traditional Finance with Crypto Ondo Finance is advancing in the decentralized finance arena by tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), thereby merging traditional financial mechanisms with blockchain technology. Its collaborations with major networks like Solana and Polygon boost its functionality and market impact. Presently, ONDO is priced at around $0.71 with a market capitalization of approximately $1.14 billion. Analysts’ predictions for ONDO by the end of 2025 show a variety of possible outcomes, reflecting the fluid nature of the crypto market. These advancements make Ondo a notable name among the top crypto projects of 2025. Assessing the Pioneers of Crypto in 2025 From Aptos delivering a secure and scalable platform for dApps, to OKB enhancing user benefits on its exchange, and Ondo integrating crypto with tangible assets—each project is solidifying its presence in the market. Yet, BlockDAG stands out distinctly. It’s not merely growing; it’s surging ahead—achieving rapid processing speeds, active dApp integration, practical tools, and an expanding community even before its mainnet launch. With over $213.5 million raised in presale and a value surge of 2380%, BlockDAG’s impact is undeniable. Hence, it leads the lineup of the top crypto projects of 2025 , not just keeping pace but defining it. Continue Reading: Top Crypto Projects for 2025: BlockDAG, Aptos, OKB, & ONDO—Most Hyped Projects for Potential Growth
It’s been an exceptionally volatile week, but one measure may be signaling longer-term bullish sentiment for bitcoin. The sell-off in equities began on April 3, spurred by President Donald Trump's tariff-led uncertainties. Each day since then has been marked by sharp moves in both directions. The panic has hit both the equities and bond markets, while gold has surged to new all-time highs, and the DXY Index has broken below 100 for the first time since July 2023. In response, the S&P Volatility Index (VIX)—often called Wall Street's "fear gauge" —has surged to its highest level since last August and this is where things get interesting for bitcoin. The ratio of bitcoin to VIX has hit 1,903 currently, touching a long-term trendline that last time coincided with market volatility around the unwinding of the yen carry trade . At the time, bitcoin had reached a bottom of around $49,000. In fact, this is the fourth time this ratio has hit the trendline and then found the bottom. Previously, it touched the line in March 2020 during the peak COVID-19 crisis and initially in August 2015, both times followed by a rally in prices. If this trendline continues to serve as reliable support, it could suggest that bitcoin might have once again found a long-term bottom. Read more: Bitcoin’s Recent Drawdown Proves Its More Than Just a Leveraged Tech Play
Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds continued shedding assets as US recession risks rose and its price crashed. SoSoValue data shows that spot Ethereum ( ETH ) ETFs shed assets in the last seven consecutive weeks. They had net outflows of $82.4 million last week, bringing the cumulative inflows to $2.2 billion. All ETH ETFs now have just $5.25 billion in assets, with BlackRock’s ETHA and Grayscale’s ETHE leading with $1.85 billion each. Grayscale’s mini fund ETH follows with $711 million, while Fidelity’s FETH has $580 million. In contrast, spot Bitcoin ETFs are doing better, with their cumulative outflows at over $35 billion and total assets at $93 billion. Ethereum ETFs have shed assets because of its performance. The price of ETH has dropped by almost 62% from its highest point in November last year to the current $1,655. Source: CoinGecko You might also like: Are DeFi and Layer 2 chains squeezing the juice out of Ethereum: Deep dive on the downfall of ETH Unlike Bitcoin ( BTC ), which surged to a new all-time high this year, Ethereum has remained significantly lower than its all-time high of $4,872. Worse, $1000 invested in Ethereum on the same day in 2022 would now be worth $745, while a similar amount allocated to Bitcoin would be $1,400. Ethereum has faced several challenges in the past. The most important one is that it has faced substantial competition from layer-1 and layer-2 networks. Some of the most notable competition is from Solana ( SOL ), Base, Tron ( TRX ), and Arbitrum ( ARB ). This competition means that Ethereum is no longer the most profitable chain in the crypto industry. Data shows that other popular chains and apps like Uniswap, Jito, and Solana have passed it this year. Ethereum price technical analysis ETH/BTC price chart | Source: crypto.news While the ETH price in USD terms looks bad, the ETH/BTC one is worse. The weekly chart above shows that the ETH/BTC pair has been in a strong downtrend, moving from 0.088 in 2021 to 0.0188 today. It has crashed to the lowest point in five years as Ethereum’s dominance has faded. The pair remains much lower than all moving averages, while the Average Directional Index has surged to 44. The ADX is a popular indicator used to measure the strength of a trend. Therefore, the pair will likely continue plunging as sellers target the key support at 0.016, its lowest level in September 2019, down by 92% from the current level. Read more: ETH/BTC price hits 4-year low as bearish pattern suggests record downside ahead
Dogecoin ( DOGE ) is witnessing increased whale transactions, with an artificial intelligence (AI) tool projecting that such activity will likely help the token spike by almost 200% by year-end. Indeed, according to data shared by on-chain cryptocurrency analytics platform Glassnode on April 11, Dogecoin whales accumulated 80 million DOGE in just 24 hours. Historically, such transactions have often hinted at imminent price growth, as whale purchases tend to signal confidence in the asset. These transactions could boost Dogecoin, which has recently struggled with massive volatility. As of press time, DOGE was trading at $0.17, having rallied over 6% in the past 24 hours. On the weekly chart, the meme coin is up 13%. DOGE seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold At the current price, Dogecoin is still trading well below its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages ( SMA ), indicating a bearish trend in both the short and long term. The 14-day relative strength index ( RSI ) stands at 45.53, suggesting neutral momentum, with neither overbought nor oversold conditions. AI predicts DOGE’s price Despite the subdued market sentiment, insights from OpenAI’s AI platform ChatGPT predict that DOGE has the potential to rally almost 195% and trade at $0.50 by the end of 2025. The AI model outlined three possible scenarios for the token: The meme coin could rally significantly in a bullish scenario fueled by Bitcoin ( BTC ) hitting new highs, continued whale accumulation, or renewed enthusiasm for meme coins. Under this setup, ChatGPT noted that DOGE may reach between $0.35 and $0.50. DOGE could still see moderate gains in a neutral case where the meme coin simply tracks the general market without regaining significant hype. The expected range in this scenario would be $0.22 to $0.28 by year-end 2025. Should market conditions turn negative or investor interest wane, the AI tool sees DOGE declining and trading between $0.10 and $0.14. Considering all factors, particularly ongoing whale interest and DOGE’s behavior in past cycles, ChatGPT’s base-case estimate places Dogecoin at $0.30 by the end of 2025. ChatGPT’s DOGE price prediction. Source: ChatGPT DOGE’s technical outlook A possible price breakout was also shared by pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Trader Tardigrade , who, in an X post on April 12, pointed to the start of a new “Doge Season.” DOGE price analysis chart. Source: TradingView The pattern shows DOGE breaking out of a long-term downtrend, similar to previous explosive moves in 2017 and 2021. The meme coin could be gearing up for a strong run against Bitcoin through 2025 if history repeats itself. Overall, general market sentiment is key for Dogecoin to sustain bullish momentum. The token must strongly hold the $0.15 support zone to invalidate any bearish pullback. Featured image from Shutterstock The post Dogecoin price prediction as whales acquire 80 million DOGE in 24 hours appeared first on Finbold .
Justin Sun and Changpeng Zhao fired back hard today after the Wall Street Journal published a story linking them to secret political deals, criminal investigations, snitching, and a shady crypto token tied to President Donald Trump’s family. The article accused both men of working behind the scenes with Trump allies and U.S. officials to reduce government pressure and boost their crypto businesses. But both men went public, calling the story complete BS. CZ posted on X: “WSJ is really TRYING here. They seem to have forgotten who went to prison and who didn’t. People who become gov witnesses don’t go to prison. They are protected. I heard someone paid WSJ employees to smear me.” Justin Sun and CZ display solidarity CZ served four months last year after pleading guilty in a major U.S. case, but he’s still running Binance’s empire from the shadows. Now he’s accusing someone of paying journalists to go after him, though without naming names. He is a pretty classy guy after all. Justin Sun posted first though, calling CZ his “mentor, friend, and benefactor” and denying he knew anything about the rumors. “He has given me attention, guidance, and direction during my entrepreneurial process,” Justin Sun wrote. He said he fully trusts CZ and claimed his own company, T3FCU, has always worked closely with the U.S. Department of Justice. “Together, we have handled a large number of important cases aimed at protecting global users and punishing illegal criminal groups around the world,” said Justin. WSJ says Binance met Treasury officials to push for lighter rules According to the Wall Street Journal , Binance executives went to Washington last month and met with officials from the U.S. Treasury Department. During the meeting, they asked for the removal of a government-appointed monitor who currently oversees the exchange’s compliance with anti-money-laundering laws. The monitor was put in place after Binance pleaded guilty in 2023 and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in penalties. The Journal said this push to end oversight is part of a larger strategy to get Binance back into the U.S. crypto market. The company has been shut out for more than a year, and removing the monitor would be a first step toward reentering American territory. The article also said Binance was negotiating a deal with World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm owned by Trump’s family. The connection between Binance and the Trump team reportedly started at a private crypto conference held in Abu Dhabi in December. The Journal said CZ was spotted in a VIP-only room—nicknamed “Whale Only”—where guests had to pay $10,000 just to enter. Justin isn’t just a side character in the Journal’s report. He’s listed as World Liberty’s biggest outside investor and currently serves as an advisor to the company. The article said he put $75 million into the stablecoin project in February. Just weeks later, the Securities and Exchange Commission asked a court to pause a fraud lawsuit against him. The lawsuit, originally filed under the Biden administration, accused him of financial crimes. People quoted in the Journal allegedly said the Justice Department had been investigating Justin for months. That was when the paper also claimed that CZ agreed to give evidence against Justin as part of his own plea deal with the government. Justin Sun’s camp issued a direct email response, saying, “It is false to suggest that Tron enables criminal activity.” They also rejected all the claims in the Journal article. A spokesperson said, “We decline to comment on baseless allegations about legal matters.” Cryptopolitan Academy: Coming Soon - A New Way to Earn Passive Income with DeFi in 2025. Learn More
A new bill working its way through New York’s legislature would allow residents to pay state agencies with crypto. New York State Assemblyman Clyde Vanel (D-Queens) introduced Assembly Bill A7788 on Thursday, and the potential legislation was referred to the Standing Committee on Governmental Operations. If passed, the bill would enable all state agencies to enter into agreements with individuals to receive crypto payments for fines, civil penalties, rent, rates, taxes, fees, charges, revenue and/or financial obligations. Other states have also taken similar steps. In 2022, Colorado became the first state to accept crypto for tax payments , and last September, Louisiana enabled its residents to pay for state services with digital assets. Similar bills have also bubbled up in California and Florida . Vanel introduced similar bills in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023. The lawmaker, who has a long history of supporting crypto-related legislation, also recently introduced Assembly Bill 7716, which would direct the New York State Board of Elections to study and evaluate the use of blockchain technology to protect voter records and election results. If passed, the bill would require the State Board of Elections to submit a report about blockchain technology to the governor and the legislature within a year of the legislation taking effect. Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: Midjourney The post New York Lawmaker Introduces Bill That Would Allow State Agencies To Accept Crypto Payments appeared first on The Daily Hodl .
Ethereum’s torrid patch is extending into Q2 of 2025, forcing industry players to wade into proffer advice for the largest altcoin. Bankless confounder David Hoffman says a change in network culture will have the biggest impact on the Ethereum price performance. David Hoffman Wants Ethereum Community To Stop Policing Behaviour Bankless cofounder David Hoffman has revealed suggestions to improve Ethereum price performance, pointing to a culture and leadership shift in the network. According to an X post , Hoffman says mainstream Ethereum critics are sidestepping the real reason for ETH’s lackluster price performance in recent months. Hoffman notes that Ethereum’s leadership and its culture of alienating users and builders is to blame for its underwhelming performance. The cryptocurrency executive cited the public exorcism of ETH staking platform Lido Finance and criticism against degenerate traders. At the time, Lido Finance came under fire from the Ethereum community for regulatory, centralization, and security concerns while degens took flak for spiking gas fees and lack of long-term projects. He argues that the broad hostility against a class of users plays a big role in the Ethereum price decline. Hoffman notes that the network’s attempt to police behavior on a permissionless chain is the straw that broke the camel’s back. Ethereum price is hanging onto the $1,500 mark after sinking to lows of $1,415 over the last week. To remedy the situation, David Hoffman is advocating for the Ethereum Foundation (EF) to attract users and builders to the network, demonstrating the spirit of true decentralization. “If we want ETH to group, the EF and broader community need to start attracting users and builders, not pushing them away with a holier-than-thou culture,” said Hoffman. Ethereum Price Is Staging A Strong Recovery Hoffman’s comments come amid a fresh market resurgence for Ethereum price with ETH grabbing a 6% spike over the last day. While ETH price has declined to a 5-year low against Bitcoin , momentum is rising for prices to reclaim $2,000. One side, backed by community members like Leo Glisic sees a potential upside for Ethereum, driven by a simple investment narrative. “The play is infrastructure for the future global financial system,” said Glisic. “Ethereum will serve as the settlement and interoperability layer, which is a winner-take-all market.” However, CryptoCurb is comparing Ethereum to Nokia’s downfall, noting that Solana will displace ETH like Apple to become the largest altcoin. Critics like CryptoCurb and Peter Schiff say the rally is unsustainable and an ETH decline below $1,000 is a possibility. The post Bankless Cofounder David Hoffman Reveals Strategy To Improve Ethereum Price Performance appeared first on CoinGape .
This is an important step that demonstrates the growing political interest in integrating digital assets into government services. Bill A7788 , introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, proposes to amend state financial laws to allow New York state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. According to the text of the document, state agencies would be allowed to accept payments in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). Wide range of applications Under the bill, government agencies would be able to accept crypto payments for a variety of purposes: ”fines, civil penalties, rent, taxes, fees, charges, tolls, revenues, financial obligations, or other amounts,” as well as special fees and interest. Cryptocurrency legislation is becoming a key focus in New York - bill A7788 is the state's second cryptocurrency-focused piece of legislation in just over a month. In March, New York introduced A06515 , a bill aimed at criminalizing cryptocurrency fraud and protecting investors from so-called ”rag pools” (a fraudulent scheme where project developers suddenly disappear with investors' money). Cryptocurrency legislative initiatives have received a significant boost since President Donald Trump took office on January 20. Even during his campaign, Trump indicated that his administration intends to make cryptocurrency policy a national priority, as well as turn the U.S. into a global center of blockchain innovation. Possible service fee on crypto payments If passed, the bill would mark a significant shift in New York's approach to digital assets. It would allow government organizations to integrate cryptocurrencies into the payment infrastructure used to collect public funds. The proposal also includes a clause allowing the state to charge a service fee to those who choose to pay with cryptocurrency. According to the text, a state could require ”a service charge not to exceed the costs incurred by the state in connection with a transaction to pay with cryptocurrency.” This could include transaction costs or fees owed to cryptocurrency issuers. Bill A7788 has been referred to an Assembly Committee for consideration and may advance to the State Senate as the next step. Passage of this bill could become an important precedent for other states and catalyze wider adoption of cryptocurrencies in the U.S. public sector. At the same time, the authorities will have to develop clear mechanisms for conversion and accounting of volatile digital assets.