The crypto scene is buzzing again with three storylines pulling attention: Ondo reclaiming ground above $1, Solana pressing against resistance near $210, and BlockDAG turning heads with record-breaking traction. Ondo is building a solid recovery base that could set up a climb toward $3, while Solana’s technical strength is backed by strong flows and fresh activity across perpetuals.
But the spotlight is brightest on BlockDAG, which has gone far beyond speculation. With $379M already raised, 20 exchange listings confirmed, and 2.5M mobile miners on its X1 app, the project is building out an ecosystem that feels launch-ready.
The BlockDAG Explorer, giving real-time transparency into network data, adds another layer of confidence. With these elements in place, BlockDAG isn’t just building hype, it’s showing signs of readiness that few presale projects ever reach.
ONDO Builds Toward Bigger Breakout Range
Ondo has reclaimed $1.02 after bouncing strongly from $0.92 support, bringing a new wave of optimism. A breakout from the long-standing descending wedge that formed in late 2024 has flipped the mid-term setup, and the July retest further confirmed the upside outlook. Technicals are leaning bullish too, RSI on the 4-hour sits at 52.86, and the MACD narrowing suggests growing pressure from buyers.
Trading activity has picked up as well, with volume jumping to 6.6 million during recent sessions, reflecting renewed attention. The next big test lies in the $1.70–$1.85 zone, a tough resistance band that blocked rallies last year. Should Ondo break through, upside targets of $2.30 and even $3.00 come into play, supported by breakout-retest-continuation signals on higher timeframes.
With August showing a higher low compared to July, accumulation signs are visible, and Ondo is holding comfortably above the channel midline. If broader market sentiment stays positive, this setup could pave the way for bigger moves ahead.
SOL Closes In On $210 Resistance
Solana is gaining serious traction in perpetual futures, surpassing Ethereum in 24-hour volumes, a notable shift in derivatives activity. Weekly settlements on Solana crossed $2.89B, driven by demand for permissionless access and direct integration through Phantom. Drift, the top perpetual protocol on Solana, now holds $1.2B locked, with SOL and JLP tokens powering nearly 70% of activity.
Ethereum still has the advantage in overall reach, as Layer 2 platforms like Arbitrum and Base support rapid, low-cost perpetual trading. Its mainnet has also seen stable growth, with strong liquidity in stablecoins and consistent fee revenue. Even so, Solana apps tend to generate higher fees per protocol, showing deeper user engagement.
With Solana’s total value locked above $10B and stablecoin liquidity topping $12B, the network’s strength looks set to push momentum even further. Analysts suggest Solana could continue breaking records in futures activity, giving it an edge even as Ethereum maintains the broader ecosystem lead.
BlockDAG’s Exchange Readiness Drives Buying Frenzy!
While Ondo and Solana focus on market momentum, BlockDAG is locking down its foundation for long-term dominance. The project has already raised $379M in its presale, with Batch 29 priced at $0.0276 ahead of a $0.05 launch. Early buyers from Batch 1 have already seen gains of 2,660% compared to the current batch price, underscoring just how quickly traction has built. In total, 25 billion coins have been sold so far.
Securing 20 confirmed exchange listings, including names like MEXC, BitMart, and LBank, has ensured that BlockDAG will have liquidity and accessibility on day one, something most projects only achieve long after launch. Onboarding is also being boosted by its X1 mobile miner app, which now counts 2.5M users worldwide.
By allowing mining from a smartphone without costly hardware, it has opened the door for mass participation. Adding to this is the X10 hardware miner, revealed live in July, which brings scalable plug-and-play mining to an even broader audience.
The BlockDAG Explorer strengthens this ecosystem by offering transparent access to transaction data, miner activity, and network flow in real time. With exchange readiness, millions of engaged miners, and an open-data model, BlockDAG is proving that its groundwork is already set for a powerful launch.
Looking Ahead
Ondo is regaining a strong market structure, while Solana is pushing into new breakout territory as perpetual futures demand climbs. Both carry short-term opportunities, but BlockDAG’s progress is on another level.
With $379M raised, Batch 29 at $0.0276, 25B coins sold, and a confirmed launch price of $0.05, the groundwork has been fully laid. Add 20 exchange listings, 2.5M active miners, and the BlockDAG Explorer providing total transparency, and this project is already behaving like a live network before its debut.
Where Ondo and Solana spark excitement for technical setups, BlockDAG is building structural depth. As the launch nears, its mix of adoption, accessibility, and preparation makes it stand out as a leader in the making. BlockDAG isn’t just another presale; it’s a rising force shaping the market’s next chapter.
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