Crypto Picks: BDAG, XRP, ADA, SOL Shine for Newcomers

BlockDAG (BDAG), XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) stand out as promising crypto picks for newcomers, per coindoo.com. BlockDAG’s $337M presale, driven by sports partnerships with Seattle Seawolves and Orcas, offers a 3,025% ROI potential at $0.0016 until August 11, 2025.

XRP’s 3-5 second transfers power 300+ bank partnerships, eyeing $4.60-$16. Cardano’s research-driven PoS blockchain ensures stability, while Solana’s 15.39M daily active addresses fuel DeFi and NFT growth, with ETF talks emerging.Upexi, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed consumer products firm, raised $200 million to expand its Solana (SOL) treasury to 1.65 million tokens, valued at ~$273 million, per coindoo.com.

The funding, announced July 11, 2025, includes $50 million in equity (12.46 million shares at $4.00, with CEO Allan Marshall paying $4.94) and $150 million in 2% convertible bonds (convertible at $4.25, maturing in 2027), led by Big Brain Holdings. The equity deal closes on July 14, and bonds by July 16. Upexi’s SOL holdings doubled from 735,692, with an 8% staking yield, per ainvest.com. Funds also support operations and debt reduction.