In crypto, partnerships and ecosystem updates are often seen as signs of momentum. Yet BONK and Pi Coin show that headlines don’t always guarantee sustained growth. BONK continues to slide despite deals with World Liberty Financial and Safety Shot, while Pi Coin battles stagnation and selling pressure.
Meanwhile, BlockDAG (BDAG) is moving forward with visible delivery. With over $403 million raised, a $0.0013 deployment price in Batch 30, and miners already shipping worldwide, the project has shifted from speculation to execution. Its Deployment Event and gamified Buyer Battles are energizing participation. With miners operating in 130+ countries and 312,000+ unique holders, BlockDAG is shaping a global foundation ahead of launch.
BONK Faces Setbacks Despite Big Partnerships
Bonk.fun’s partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLF), positioning it as the official USD1 launchpad on Solana, was expected to boost sentiment. Instead, BONK dropped 5.18% in a single day to $0.00002105, marking a 19% loss over the month. Despite USD1 integrating with Solana protocols like Raydium and Kamino, BONK’s performance fell short of expectations.
Trading activity, however, stayed strong. BONK’s volume climbed 40% in 24 hours to $32 million, proving that traders remain active even in a downturn. Another development, its deal with Nasdaq-listed Safety Shot, saw $25 million worth of BONK exchanged for $35 million in convertible shares, targeting 4–5% of BONK’s supply. Yet, this financial backing has not translated into a rebound. Analysts stress that BONK’s recovery now depends on holding support levels before new growth can emerge.
Pi Coin Struggles to Break Out of Its Downtrend
Pi Coin started September with a sharp 10% decline, wiping out gains from its recent U.S. listing buzz and shaking confidence. Ongoing supply pressure remains an issue, though September may ease the strain with only 161 million tokens set to unlock, almost half the August figure.
On the development side, Pi Network is set to upgrade to Stellar protocol version 23 on September 3, bringing improvements in smart contracts, node efficiency, and flexibility. While this won’t directly impact price, it may enhance long-term confidence in the network’s infrastructure.
Exchange rumors also add interest. Binance, Coinbase, and Upbit are speculated to list Pi, while Valour Capital launched a Pi Fund in Sweden, and Swapfone (BTCC) secured a U.S. listing. Pi’s new partnership with Onramp Money further expands its reach to 60+ countries.
BlockDAG Presale Builds Strength Through Shipments & Buyer Battles
As BONK and Pi search for momentum, BlockDAG is proving delivery before listing. Its upcoming Deployment Event in Singapore, co-hosted with Coinstore, marks a decisive move after withdrawing from Token2049 due to restrictions on presale promotions. This independent flagship event places BlockDAG in the spotlight, highlighting readiness to scale globally.
At the center is a reduced presale price of $0.0013, fixed for the final few days until its upcoming Deployment Event. This transparent pricing replaces bonus tiers, offering fairness to all participants. With over $403 million raised, BlockDAG is already counted among 2025’s most successful presales.
Utility is also in motion. X10, X30, and X100 miners are now shipping to 130+ countries, with weekly capacity scaling to 2,000 units. The X1 mobile miner app, used by more than 3 million participants, distributes 20 BDAG daily, building adoption at scale. Alongside this, 312,000+ unique holders form the growing base of the ecosystem.
Adding further momentum, Buyer Battles turn daily unsold allocations into rewards for the largest buyer, fueling engagement. Whale participation also confirms demand, with single purchases of $4.4M and $3.6M dominating the leaderboard. Together, these signals show BlockDAG is not a speculative idea, but a movement with traction ahead of exchanges.
Wrapping Up!
The contrast between BONK, Pi Coin, and BlockDAG is striking. BONK has drawn major partners yet struggles to hold value, while Pi Coin remains in a downtrend, weighed down by supply pressures despite development progress. Both projects depend on external catalysts to regain trust.
BlockDAG, by contrast, is already executing. Over $403 million raised, a flat $0.0013 deployment price, miner shipments across 130+ countries, and millions engaged through the X1 app show that its foundation is real and expanding. Its Deployment Event and Buyer Battles reinforce community energy, while 312,000+ holders reflect lasting participation.
In a market where many projects remain tied to speculation, BlockDAG demonstrates proof of delivery before launch. This positions it as a forward-looking project, scaling daily and showing why its presale has already reshaped expectations in 2025.
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