The crypto market in late 2025 continues to see new developments, active communities, and shifting price action. With token sales drawing attention and meme coins remaining a focus for many market participants, BlockDAG (BDAG), Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Bonk are among the names being discussed this month.
Even with ongoing market swings, interest around these names remains elevated. This overview looks at recent developments and market activity around these projects in October and why they are frequently mentioned in crypto market commentary.
1. BlockDAG: Project-reported token sale progress and network plans
BlockDAG has been a widely discussed project in 2025. According to the project, it has raised over $435 million in a token sale and describes its design as combining a Proof-of-Work approach with a Directed Acyclic Graph model. The project also states that it targets transaction throughput ranging from 2,000 to 15,000 TPS, and that it has a live testnet and an EVM-compatible system supported by thousands of developers. For reference, the project website is BlockDAG (BDAG). The project further reports that tokens have been sold to a large community of holders.
The project lists leadership figures including CEO Antony Turner and advisor Dr. Maurice Herlihy. It also states that its codebase and/or systems have undergone audits by CertiK and Halborn. As with any audit, this is not a guarantee of future security, and readers should consult the original audit materials for details and scope.
According to the project, BlockDAG is currently in “Batch 32” with a stated token sale price of $0.005, and it has announced a planned listing date of February 10, 2026. The project has also said a specific number of tokens remain available in the sale; such figures and timelines can change and should be verified via official project communications. BlockDAG has also announced a partnership with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team, which has contributed to broader visibility.
2. Dogecoin: Market presence and recent trading range
Dogecoin remains one of the most recognizable names in the crypto market. At the time of writing, DOGE has been trading in the $0.19 to $0.20 range, holding near a commonly cited support area while seeing trading volumes reported as higher than its weekly average. Some analysts have suggested that a prolonged narrow range can precede a larger move, although direction and timing are uncertain.
Dogecoin’s social-media visibility, trading activity, and long-running user base continue to shape how it is discussed within the meme coin category. Levels around $0.20 are often cited as a resistance area, but any future price moves remain speculative and depend on broader market conditions.
3. Shiba Inu: Community size and recent activity
Shiba Inu’s recent market movement reflects the volatility commonly seen in meme coins alongside strong community participation. At the time of writing, SHIB has been trading around $0.000010, with 24-hour trading volume reported near $197 million. Public dashboards also indicate a holder count above 1.54 million wallets, though wallet counts do not necessarily represent unique individuals or long-term conviction.
Some market commentators point to open interest near $80 million as a sign of active derivatives participation, while noting that these metrics can shift quickly. Price-level commentary, including references to “dropping another zero,” is not predictive and should be treated as descriptive rather than a signal of likely outcomes.
4. Bonk: Solana-based meme token and short-term market discussion
Bonk, a meme-focused token on the Solana blockchain, has been drawing attention during recent market moves. At the time of writing, BONK has been trading near $0.00001417. Some technical analysts have outlined a possible short-term range between $0.000015 and $0.000025 through late October; others have mentioned higher price targets as a scenario. These are speculative projections, not guarantees.
As part of the broader Solana ecosystem, BONK’s activity is influenced by both Solana-related sentiment and meme-coin market cycles. Like many smaller-cap assets, it can be prone to sharp moves when attention and liquidity change. Exchange listings and community activity are among the factors often cited in discussions, but none ensure sustained performance.
What to watch going forward
DOGE and SHIB continue to be discussed primarily for their community and cultural visibility, while BONK reflects the ongoing role of Solana-based meme tokens in short-term market narratives. BlockDAG is being followed for its stated network design goals and its project-reported token sale progress, alongside planned milestones such as a mainnet launch and exchange listing.
As 2025 enters its final quarter, these four names highlight how technology roadmaps, liquidity, and community attention can influence discussion across different parts of the crypto market. References to “gainers” or rankings should be treated cautiously, as short-term performance can change quickly and differs across timeframes and data sources.
This article contains information about a cryptocurrency token sale. This outlet is not affiliated with the project mentioned. As with any initiative within the crypto ecosystem, readers are encouraged to do their own research before participating, carefully considering both the potential and the risks involved. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.
