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Sujit Kumar
Apr 1, 2025
by Sujit Kumar

ETH Whales Stack Up, Tether Makes a Power Move, but BlockDAG’s $210M Raise Could Be the Game-Changer Crypto Has Been Waiting For

ETH Whales Stack Up

Table of contents

  1. ETH Whales Buy the Pectra Rumor—But Can They Ride the Wave?
    1. Tether Bets Big on Media—But Is This Diversification or Distraction?
    2. ,BlockDAG Smashes $210M in Presale—Is This the End of Layer-2?
    3. Crypto’s Future Is Forming, BlockDAG Is Out Front
The crypto scene is buzzing with high-stakes plays. Ethereum whales are scooping up millions in ETH ahead of its next major upgrade. Tether? It's throwing punches outside the ring—dropping over $10M on a media company. These are bold moves, no doubt. But the real disruption? That’s coming from BlockDAG.

While the big names scramble to reposition, BlockDAG is crushing milestones. A $210 million presale. 800,000+ miners. A live testnet that’s already scaling. It’s not just another crypto contender—it’s the one rewriting the rules, one block at a time. While ETH and Tether are betting on what's next, BlockDAG is already building it.

ETH Whales Buy the Pectra Rumor—But Can They Ride the Wave?

Ethereum is heating up again—and the whales are diving in. With the Pectra mainnet upgrade now tentatively scheduled for April 30, big wallets are making moves. One whale just bought $103 million in ETH, and exchange reserves have dropped by nearly 1 million ETH since early March. On-chain signs point to quiet accumulation—but charts tell a more complicated story.

ETH recently fell below a key trendline, rejected at $2,069. If it doesn’t hold $1,800, the next stop could be $1,200. RSI and MACD are flashing early warning signs. And despite all the buying, momentum still feels shaky.

15,000 TPS Roadmap

Can Pectra flip the narrative? Maybe. But macro pressure and ETF outflows are working against it. Keep your eyes on $2,069—if ETH breaks through, the bulls are back. If not, expect turbulence.

Tether Bets Big on Media—But Is This Diversification or Distraction?

Tether just dropped $10.8 million on a 30.4% stake in Be Water Media, signaling a pivot far beyond stablecoins. With CEO Paolo Ardoino joining the board and the company diving into film, podcasts, and live content, it’s clear: Tether wants influence—not just market share.

Tether Bets Big on Media

But what’s the payoff? This move won’t boost USDT adoption directly, and there’s no clear tie to infrastructure. Analysts say it’s part of a bigger trend—crypto giants branching out to secure relevance in Web2 and Web3 alike.

Will regulators take notice? Probably. Is this the start of a new crypto-media empire? Maybe. But for now, it’s a bold swing into unknown territory.

BlockDAG Smashes $210M in Presale—Is This the End of Layer-2?

Let’s talk about the real heat. BlockDAG just crossed $210 million in presale funding—and it’s not because of flashy partnerships or speculative hype. It’s because this project is doing what others say they’ll do: build real, scalable, secure infrastructure from the ground up.

Forget the Layer-2 duct tape. BlockDAG is pushing parallel processing with a hybrid DAG + Proof-of-Work model. That means fast, decentralized, and secure—all at once. The beta testnet is live, mainnet is targeting 2,000 TPS, and scaling to 15,000 TPS within two years is mapped out, and they’re already executing against that plan.

X1 App Hits 800K+ users globally

Smart contracts? Fully audited by Certik and Halborn. Network protection? Covered by MPC and real-time threat defense. Need DeFi, NFTs, or no-code token creation? Already live and in the hands of developers right now. The Token & NFT Wizard is lowering the barrier to entry for creators, while dApps are being tested across a growing global user base.

And speaking of users—800,000+ X1 App miners are already active. 170,000 holders are in. The Tap Miner app is buzzing with daily activity, and hackathons and grants are onboarding the next wave of Web3 builders. This isn’t a test group—it’s a worldwide launchpad gaining real momentum.

While other chains patch over limitations with complexity, BlockDAG is delivering clean, integrated infrastructure from the start. This isn’t just a Layer-1. It’s the Layer-1 that could set the new gold standard.

Crypto’s Future Is Forming, BlockDAG Is Out Front

Ethereum’s future depends on how Pectra lands. Tether’s move into media is bold—but uncertain. Both are playing strategic games, but neither is rewriting the rules just yet.

BlockDAG? It’s doing that right now. Keynote 3 wasn’t hype—it was execution. DeFi tools, MPC-secured treasury, no-code token/NFT creation, and a developer ecosystem already gaining steam. This isn’t anticipation—it’s action.

With $210M raised, 170,000+ holders, and a full-stack framework in motion, BlockDAG is earning its spotlight—not asking for it.

While others pivot, BlockDAG is building. Fast. If the next era of crypto belongs to fundamentals, then BlockDAG just might be the blueprint the entire industry follows.

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Sujit Kumar
Sujit received his Bachelors in Science from the LNMU Darbhanga. He is currently working as a Content Strategist. He has more than three years of professional experience in information systems, security policies, technologies, and Cryptocurrency. He has published 6 books in the area of information security and assurance. He has published more than 50 research articles in leading journals Regarding the Latest and Breaking Crypto News and updates. His research interests include access control, computer forensics, Digital Marketing, Web development, business hacks, player experience, and virtual storytelling.

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