XRP Drops 14%, PEPE Down 75%, But BlockDAG’s $214M Raise Signals a Different Path for 2025

XRP and PEPE Hype Fades—BlockDAG Could Be the Surprise 1000x Contender in 2025

Market activity continues to separate short-term hype from actual progress. XRP, once expected to bridge blockchain with traditional finance, recently experienced a sharp decline. PEPE, which saw explosive growth late last year, has seen its value drop significantly from peak levels.

BlockDAG (BDAG), however, is showing a different trend. Backed by working applications, strong community involvement, and rising presale figures, its current momentum points to something more sustainable. While XRP and PEPE depend heavily on sentiment, BlockDAG’s roadmap includes deliverables that are already live—and more are on the way.

XRP Slips 14% to $1.81—Can Long-Term Forecasts Still Hold?

XRP dropped to $1.81 after falling 14.3% within a day. Its market cap now stands at $109 billion, while trading volume passed $5.5 billion, driven mostly by selling. The decline followed a larger market downturn, with global crypto valuation shrinking by 8.6% due to economic concerns and new tariffs.

Despite the pressure, some analysts remain positive. South Korea-based XForceGlobal maintains that XRP could reach $20 or even $40 in the long run, citing historical price behavior and technical patterns.

Still, reaching that level would require sustained market shifts. Critics question whether such gains are realistic without a major shift in utility or adoption. For now, XRP offers a potential entry point—but short-term performance remains uncertain.

PEPE Falls 75% From Its Peak—What Could Influence a Recovery?

PEPE now trades at $0.0000062, dropping nearly 12% in a single day and over 75% from its high of $0.00002825 reached in December 2024. While the decline has been steep, some holders are staying put—17% of larger wallets reportedly haven’t sold.

At the same time, exchange outflows suggest increased use of self-custody. However, the project still lacks utility or development updates that might drive lasting growth. Forecasts vary widely: CoinCodex expects a possible move back to $0.00002489, while Wallet Investor sees it falling to $0.000000391.

PEPE still benefits from strong community support and a deflationary structure. But unless new use cases appear, its near-term future depends heavily on sentiment.

BlockDAG Raises $214M and Rolls Out Core Tools—Could $1 Be Within Reach?

While many presales rely on future promises, BlockDAG is gaining attention by delivering during its presale. The project has already raised $214 million and sold over 19.1 billion tokens. Its current price in Batch 27 is $0.0248, up 2,380% from its launch price of $0.001.

The recent Keynote 3 outlined major updates. These include a functioning Beta Testnet, tools for creating tokens and NFTs without coding, and several live decentralized apps. Over 110,000 users are already on the platform, with weekly airdrops helping increase participation.

BlockDAG also uses a hybrid structure combining Directed Acyclic Graphs and Proof-of-Work. This approach supports scale, security, and network speed. The platform’s focus on usability and adoption gives it an edge over many other early-stage tokens.

What makes the next phase important is the exchange listing plan. BlockDAG is set to list on multiple centralized platforms, which could introduce new liquidity and audience reach. If the $1 price target is hit, that would represent a 3,900% return from the current price—an outcome some analysts see as realistic given the structure already in place.

Final Thoughts: Which One Has the Clearer Path Forward?

Each of these projects offers a different value case. XRP still has institutional support, but its path to $40 seems ambitious without new catalysts. PEPE has a strong meme following, but lacks technical development that would support lasting growth.

BlockDAG, on the other hand, is already showing real progress. With live tools, a working network, and more than $214 million raised, it’s further along than most presales. Its user base is growing, its roadmap is being executed, and listings on major platforms are coming soon.

Buyers looking for long-term gains might consider where real use, adoption, and scalability are taking shape. BlockDAG appears to be one of the few projects this cycle that is checking all three boxes. If the current trend continues, it could become one of the most closely followed names in 2025.