The cryptocurrency market is experiencing renewed momentum this quarter, with Ethereum and Ripple both showing significant price gains after periods of stagnation. Ethereum surged 47% in just five days, driven by the Pectra upgrade which promises increased scalability and user-friendliness for the platform. Ripple also saw a notable rise, gaining 21% in the last week fueled by clarity surrounding its ongoing case with the SEC. Meanwhile, BlockDAG is making waves as a potential Layer-1 alternative. The project is currently in presale at a fixed price of $0.0020 and will unveil all 20 confirmed exchange listings on June 13th. This milestone signifies a significant step for the project, positioning it for wider market accessibility once its official launch takes place.