Interest in crypto projects often centers on what teams have built so far, how networks are being used, and what risks remain.
Below is a look at four cryptocurrencies that have been discussed in recent market commentary: BlockDAG (BDAG), Ripple (XRP), Pi Network, and PEPE. Each is associated with a different theme, such as early-stage development updates, utility narratives, or community-driven trading activity.
1. BlockDAG (BDAG): Layer 1 Crypto with Upcoming Awakening Testnet
According to project materials, BlockDAG plans to run an “Awakening Testnet” on September 25. The project describes this as a real-world validation environment, with features such as account abstraction, UTXO removal, EIP-4337 groundwork, and block-explorer tooling referenced in its documentation.
Supporters characterize the setup as more than a basic demonstration, though the scope and reliability of any test network may change as development continues.
The project reports raising over $405 million in a token sale prior to launch. It also describes a multi-batch pricing structure (including a quoted $0.03 price for a “batch 30” and an earlier quoted $0.0013 price until October 1). These figures are project-reported and should not be interpreted as indicating future market prices.
The team also states that more than 26 billion BDAG tokens have been sold and that miner integration is underway. As with any early-stage network, independent verification and ongoing delivery remain important considerations.
2. XRP: Price Holds Steady Amid Legal Developments
XRP has remained widely followed amid continued uncertainty about its status in the U.S. regulatory environment. In September 2025, XRP was quoted around $0.51 in this article, after trading between roughly $0.47 and $0.54 over the prior 30 days.
Market participants continue to watch Ripple’s engagement with regulators and institutions, which can influence sentiment around the token. XRP is also frequently cited for use cases related to cross-border payments, though adoption and regulatory outcomes can vary by jurisdiction.
Rather than relying on short-term price moves, some holders point to liquidity, exchange availability, and long-running ecosystem activity as reasons they follow XRP. Others emphasize that legal and regulatory uncertainty remains a material risk factor.
3. Pi Network: Waiting Game Nearing Its End?
Pi Network remains one of the most downloaded crypto-related apps on mobile platforms, and discussion about a mainnet launch continues. In September 2025, the project still had not launched a fully tradable token, leaving many early participants waiting for clearer timelines and exchange availability.
The project has referenced internal updates and a growing developer ecosystem, and community commentary has suggested that a shift to mainnet could occur by Q4 2025. Pi is not currently tradable on major exchanges, and any “value” figures circulating (including ranges such as $5 to $25 based on community estimates and OTC activity) are unverified and may not reflect eventual market pricing if trading becomes widely available.
For readers evaluating Pi Network, key considerations include whether and when trading is enabled broadly, how supply and distribution work in practice, and what real usage exists beyond app downloads.
4. Pepe (PEPE): Meme Coin Still Clinging to Support
PEPE has cooled from earlier periods of rapid price movement. As of September 2025 in this article, it was holding near $0.00000092 after a weak August. Despite competition from newer meme coins, PEPE has remained one of the larger meme tokens by market capitalization at various points, supported largely by social-media attention and trading activity rather than fundamental utility.
Trading volumes and large-holder activity can change quickly and are not reliable indicators of future price direction.
For many observers, meme coins are best understood as high-volatility assets that can be strongly influenced by sentiment and broader market risk appetite.
As a result, PEPE is often tracked as a proxy for speculative activity in parts of the altcoin market, rather than as a project driven by technology upgrades or clear revenue/usage fundamentals.
Final Thoughts
These four assets reflect different parts of the crypto market in September 2025: early-stage network development claims (BlockDAG), an established token facing ongoing legal and regulatory questions (XRP), a large app-based community still awaiting a tradable asset (Pi Network), and a sentiment-driven meme coin (PEPE). Each comes with distinct risks, including execution risk, regulatory risk, liquidity constraints, and extreme volatility.
Readers considering any token mentioned should review primary sources, understand the mechanics of issuance and trading, and factor in the possibility of substantial losses.
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