As we look towards 2025, Cardano (ADA) may struggle to keep pace with the rapid advancement of its competitors. Despite a loyal community and previous hype, the momentum appears to be shifting away from ADA. Ethereum (ETH), trading at $1,476, is attracting fresh institutional investment ahead of potential ETF listings, while Mutuum Finance (MUTM), an innovative DeFi project, has quickly captured investor attention with its next-generation lending protocol. The presale is currently in phase 4 after selling out the third round faster than expected, raising over $6.5 million from more than 8,100 investors. These early adopters are poised for a significant ROI of 140% when the project launches at $0.06. This could leave ADA lagging behind as ETH and MUTM gain traction in the ever-evolving DeFi landscape.