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Cardano (ADA) is once again dealing with an unstable market stretch as its price hovers near one-year lows, but renewed optimism is building ahead of December’s long-awaited Midnight launch. Related Reading: The Bull And Bear Scenario For XRP That Could Play Out In November Despite persistent criticism over declining network usage and shrinking DeFi liquidity, fresh technical signals and upcoming ecosystem catalysts suggest the blockchain may be preparing for a recovery phase into year-end. ADA's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: ADAUSD on Tradingview ADA Slumps as Liquidity and Sentiment Weaken Cardano (ADA) trades around $0.41, marking a steep 70% decline from its December 2024 peak of around $1.2 and placing the token among the weakest performers in the latest market pullback. Total value locked has plunged 36% in 30 days to $186 million, while stablecoin liquidity sits below $40 million, far behind competitors such as Monad, which neared $100 million in TVL shortly after launch. The “ghost chain” narrative resurfaced again this week after network glitches prompted jokes about Cardano’s low activity. Even Nansen’s CEO predicted ADA could fall out of the top 20 as rivals gain traction in real-world assets, gaming, and high-volume DeFi. Still, founder Charles Hoskinson insists the gloomy sentiment does not reflect what’s coming. In a recent update, he emphasized that Midnight, Cardano’s privacy-focused sidechain launching in December, is backed by major developer partnerships expected to reignite the ecosystem. Technical Structure Points to a Potential Relief Rally Despite bearish pressure, ADA’s chart shows signs of stabilizing. The token is forming a falling-wedge pattern, historically a bullish reversal indicator. The RSI sits at 30, signaling oversold conditions, while derivatives funding has turned positive, suggesting traders are positioning for upside. Key resistance levels lie at $0.49 and $0.5097, with a breakout potentially driving price toward $0.50–$0.61. Analysts warn, however, that failure to hold the $0.39–$0.40 support range could expose ADA to deeper downside toward $0.277, the August 2023 low. Midnight Launch Becomes Cardano’s Make-or-Break Catalyst With DeFi activity shrinking and market confidence fragile, the December rollout of Midnight is emerging as the pivotal moment for Cardano’s 2025 outlook. Success could trigger a meaningful rebound in TVL and development activity, metrics traders increasingly rely on as proof of real adoption. Related Reading: Capriole Founder Not Bearish On Bitcoin Despite Headwinds—Here’s Why For now, ADA remains in consolidation mode, but the convergence of oversold technicals, whale accumulation, and ecosystem upgrades sets the stage for a possible year-end upside, if Cardano can finally convert anticipation into measurable on-chain growth. Cover image from ChatGPT, ADAUSD chart from Tradingview

Cardano faced an unexpected shock when a corrupted transaction aimed at Charles Hoskinson’s personal stake pool caused the network to split for several hours. The incident triggered confusion, exposed weaknesses, and sparked a heated clash over motive and responsibility. Here is how a single action spiraled into a full-scale disruption. Cardano Founder Targeted, Network Shaken The Cardano network faced unexpected disruption on November 21, 2025, after an incident targeting the founder’s personal stake pool. What began as a ‘test’ by a stake pool operator quickly escalated into a risky experiment on the main network, where he reportedly followed unverified AI-generated instructions and submitted a malformed transaction.  Related Reading: Analyst Shares Why He’s Not Worried About XRP Price – ‘The Road To Valhala The transaction exploited an obscure 2022 cryptographic library bug, causing newer nodes to parse it incorrectly while older nodes rejected it. This triggered a chain split, disrupted block production, and left validators, DeFi protocols, and everyday users struggling to stay aligned for several hours. The operator later admitted that the entire situation was the result of poor judgment, one he described as a personal challenge he handled recklessly. He insisted he had no financial motives, no collaborators, and no intention to target the founder.  His message expressed regret for the disruption caused to stake pool operators and developers who had to react immediately. Many operators lost block rewards, and some decentralized applications experienced inconsistent states. While user funds remained safe, the event revealed how one misstep could trigger a chain-wide disturbance. Hoskinson Says It Was Personal And Months In The Making Despite the stake pool operator claiming no intention of harm, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson rejected the idea that this was an accidental mistake. He stated that the individual responsible had been active in online groups known for hostility toward Cardano and its leadership. According to him, the attacker had spent months discussing ways to disrupt the project’s operations and reputation. Hoskinson pointed out that his personal pool was the direct target. For him, this proved the act was intentional, not an experiment gone wrong. He emphasized that the disruption touched every user on the network, causing stake pool operators to miss earnings, parts of the DeFi ecosystem to stall, and Cardano developers to be forced into rapid emergency fixes. Related Reading: Barstools Founder Just Made A Million-Dollar Investment In XRP, Does He Know Something? He also stated that law enforcement had already stepped in, turning the event into a criminal matter. In his view, the public apology surfaced only after community investigators linked the operator to the incident and federal involvement became clear. The incident left the community divided between two narratives: one of reckless experimentation and one of calculated sabotage. What remains certain is that a targeted hit—intentional or not—exposed how quickly a malformed transaction can fracture the system and force an entire ecosystem into crisis mode. Cardano recovered, but the questions raised by this attack will continue to shape how the network prepares for the next potential threat. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Cardano has entered a difficult phase as selling pressure intensifies across the crypto market. The price of ADA has fallen below the $0.60 level, a critical threshold that previously acted as both support and a psychological anchor for traders. With this breakdown, bullish momentum has faded, and the asset now faces mounting resistance amid a broader market downturn dominated by caution and fear. Related Reading: Bitcoin OI Suffers Deepest Drop Of The Cycle: $10B Leverage Wipeout Leaves Traders Cautious Market sentiment toward Cardano has turned notably bearish, reflecting growing uncertainty about short-term price stability. However, several analysts view the current decline as part of a natural market reset, potentially setting the stage for a healthier recovery once selling pressure subsides. According to recent on-chain data, whales — large holders responsible for significant portions of ADA’s supply — have been offloading millions of tokens in recent days. This selling activity has contributed to the latest drop, underscoring how institutional and large investor behavior continues to shape price direction. Whales Offload 4 ADA, Raising Fears of Panic Selling According to Santiment data, Cardano whales have offloaded more than 4 million ADA over the past week, signaling rising uncertainty among large holders. This wave of selling has added to the broader weakness seen across the market, as investors react to increasing volatility and fading confidence following Bitcoin’s recent dip below $100K. Analysts warn that such whale activity often triggers short-term panic selling, as retail traders interpret these moves as a sign of deeper distribution or loss of conviction from major holders. While the scale of the selloff remains moderate relative to Cardano’s overall supply, it has nevertheless amplified bearish sentiment around ADA’s short-term outlook. For the market to stabilize, much now depends on Bitcoin maintaining its current demand zone and Ethereum reclaiming higher levels above $3,400. Both assets continue to serve as the key drivers of broader crypto market sentiment and liquidity flow. If BTC can hold above $100K and ETH resumes its uptrend, confidence could quickly return to altcoins like Cardano. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Accumulate Aggressively: 394K ETH Worth $1.37B In Just 3 Days ADA Struggles Below $0.60 as Selling Pressure Persists Cardano’s (ADA) price remains under significant selling pressure, currently trading around $0.54 after losing the critical $0.60 support level earlier this week. The daily chart shows ADA struggling to gain traction above its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, which now act as layered resistance between $0.70 and $0.75 — levels that must be reclaimed to shift momentum back in favor of the bulls. Recent price action reflects clear bearish control, with lower highs and lower lows forming since late September. The sharp rejection from $0.70 and subsequent decline below the 200-day moving average confirm that short-term traders remain hesitant to buy dips. However, the presence of a local demand zone around $0.50–$0.52 could provide temporary relief, as historical data shows this region acting as a strong accumulation area in prior market cycles. Related Reading: ‘Bitcoin $100K Break Was Emotional’ – On-Chain Data Shows No Structural Damage Volume spikes suggest active selling, likely driven by whale offloading identified by on-chain analytics. For a reversal, ADA would need to sustain a daily close above $0.60, supported by an increase in volume and a broader recovery across BTC and ETH. Until then, the outlook remains cautious, with risks of further downside if macro sentiment fails to stabilize. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

The Cardano weekly chart is still looking strongly bullish according to independent technician Charting Guy (@ChartingGuy on X) who resurfaced his long-running Fibonacci roadmap and channel study. Can Cardano Top $6 This Cycle? His latest post on X on October 26 noted that “ADA is fine as long as uptrend holds,” a view that is anchored in a multi-year rising channel that has contained price action since the 2018–2019 base. The channel features a lower rail now passing through roughly the $0.33–$0.35 area, a midline that has behaved as a recurring pivot since 2020, and overhead parallels that intersect with Fibonacci extension targets later in the cycle. The chart history mapped on his visuals is orderly. The 2021–2022 bear trend, drawn as a steep descending line from the prior peak, ended into the channel’s lower support and resolved through a series of falling trendline breakouts during 2023 and early 2024. Since Q4 2023, the chart has shown a series of higher highs and higher lows. Currently, the ADA price is again guided by a falling trendline. Related Reading: Cardano Gears Up for Major Rally as Technicals Flash Buy Signal and Traders Eye $2.50 Target Everything in the layout revolves around the Fibonacci ladder. The retracement set on the right margin—derived from the 2021 peak to the cycle low—marks 0% at $0.23488, then $0.33360 (0.136), $0.43180 (0.236), $0.62932 (0.382), a mid-range 0.5 at $0.85, $1.15694 (0.618), $1.43911 (0.702), $1.78464 (0.786), $2.32189 (0.888), and $3.09981 (1.000). Above that stack, the cycle extensions are plotted at $6.25325 (1.272), $9.00941 (1.414) and $15.26831 (1.618). Those numbers are consistent with how the analyst framed the market earlier in the year. On April 27 he wrote that “ADA fibs are very important here. The 0.618 is a STRONG resistance… the 0.382 MUST hold… neutral until one of these breaks on a weekly close.” That roadmap has aged intact. Rallies through spring and summer repeatedly stalled in the 0.500–0.618 zone, with the 0.618 level at $1.15694 capping advances. Pullbacks, in turn, have found bids near the 0.382 pivot at $0.62932. On September 18, after that rejection, he updated that “ADA higher low ✅ … higher high pending… still targeting 1.272 fib this cycle,” tying the price structure back to the extension grid. The implication is not casual moon-math; it is geometric. If ADA continues to defend the uptrend defined by the channel’s lower rail and, crucially, converts the 0.618 retracement at $1.15694 into support on weekly closes, the path reopens into the upper retracement shelf—$1.43911 at 0.702 and $1.78464 at 0.786—before confronting the 0.888 marker at $2.32189. A yellow waypoint for a higher high (on the main chart) sits near ~$2.30, deliberately aligning with that 0.888 level to flag a logical checkpoint for the next impulsive leg beneath the full retrace at $3.09981. Related Reading: Analysts Caution Cardano (ADA) May Drop Further Before $1 Rebound After 12% Dip Only beyond that zone does the headline question come into play. The analyst’s cycle objective is the 1.272 extension at $6.25325. On his canvas, that target is not an orphaned price label; it intersects with the upper parallels of the multi-year rising channel further out in time, which means the extension is technically consistent with the same structure that has governed ADA since the last cycle’s base. The risk management side of the ledger remains equally explicit: lose the 0.382 at $0.62932 on a weekly closing basis and the neutral-to-constructive stance is impaired, pushing focus back to $0.43180 and $0.33360, with the 0% anchor at $0.23488 defining the absolute boundary of the cycle floor inside the channel’s lower third. As the latest candles on the charts show, ADA sits mid-channel with the higher low confirmed and the range unresolved beneath descending trendline supply. The triggers are unchanged and numerically clear. A sustained weekly close above $1.15694 would validate an attempt toward $1.44, $1.78, and $2.32, with $3.10 the final retrace before extension math takes over. A failure through $0.62932 would flatten the uptrend call. Between those guardrails, the analyst’s October 26 message reads less like bravado and more like a conditional statement embedded in the chart itself: Cardano can still reach $6.25 this cycle—but only if the uptrend continues to hold and the 0.618 ceiling finally gives way. At press time, ADA traded at $0.67. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Cardano (ADA) edged higher to $0.70 (+2.2%) on Wednesday as on-chain data showed large holders buying the dip. Related Reading: Why This Resistance Could Trigger Another XRP Price Crash Soon Whale and mid-tier wallets snapped up roughly 200 million ADA over 48 hours, about $140 million at recent prices, after last week’s volatility knocked the market lower. The build-up comes as the project readies the Cardano Summit in Berlin (Nov. 12–13), adding a fresh narrative tailwind into Q4. ADA's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: ADAUSD on Tradingview Whales Scoop ADA as Selling Pressure Cools Analytics platforms tracking address cohorts report renewed accumulation, with 10–100million ADA and over 1 billion ADA wallets expanding balances. Similarly, network “spent coin” metrics declined by 51%, suggesting fewer coins are moving to sell and that distribution is easing. Price-wise, ADA continues to defend the $0.70–$0.80 band many traders view as pivotal for basing. A sustained hold keeps the recovery structure intact and positions the token for attempts at prior resistance. Staking Access Expands, Berlin Summit In Focus Adding fuel to the thesis, eToro launched ADA staking in the U.S., potentially opening rewards access to over 40 million users and reducing liquid supply as holders lock tokens. Beyond flows, the community is eyeing the Berlin Summit, where ecosystem teams are expected to showcase progress across Midnight, Leios, and dApp growth, events that historically boost sentiment and developer visibility. Strategists argue these catalysts, paired with bargain hunting from whales, can help stabilize spot liquidity after the broader market shake-out. Cardano Price Outlook: Levels That Matter Now Technically, Cardano rebounded from the $0.61 swing low and is attempting to reclaim short-term signals. Bulls first want a clean move through $0.73 (recent pivot / 0.236 Fib area). Above that, chart watchers flag $0.86 as a major resistance repeatedly capping rallies; a breakout there exposes $1.01 and $1.12 as subsequent targets, aligning with an ascending-channel upper bound on higher time frames. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Crash Below $100,000 Coming? Factors That Highlight Another Decline On the downside, $0.61 remains the must-hold support; a daily close below would risk a deeper revisit toward $0.50–$0.60 and delay any trend resumption. A decisive push through $0.73, and especially $0.86, would strengthen the case for a broader recovery leg, while failure to hold $0.61 puts ADA back in consolidation. Cover image from ChatGPT, ADAUSD chart from Tradingview

The Cardano price is showing signs of strength, with one analyst suggesting it may be preparing for a rally to reach $7.82 during this bull run. Crypto analyst Javon Marks believes Cardano is now following the same bullish path that it did in the last market cycle. He explains that after breaking out before, Cardano met its price targets and showed strong technical performance.  According to Marks, the same phenomenon is repeating itself in this cycle, suggesting that ADA could be on track to reach new highs. Many traders are closely watching as the token exhibits growing signs of upward momentum during this bull run. Analyst Javon Marks Sees Cardano Price Repeating Its Historic Breakout Pattern In his latest analysis, Javon Marks states that Cardano has broken out again, just as it did during the past bull market. He points out that in the last cycle, ADA broke through key resistance levels and went on to meet three of its primary price targets. That rally yielded strong returns, and Marks believes the setup on the chart today looks almost identical to it. Related Reading: Dogecoin Is Primed For A Higher Move To $0.4 Soon, It Just Needs To Hold This Level According to his view, Cardano’s technical structure remains bullish and continues to build momentum. The breakout that recently formed could mark the start of another significant move higher if price patterns repeat as they have in the past. Mark notes that ADA’s chart is showing the same curved breakout formation that led to significant gains last time. This chart formation is why he believes Cardano is still in the early stages of a potential new rally phase. The analyst notes that Cardano’s trend and structure both indicate that its upward move is still in development in real-time. He says this breakout has happened quietly, yet it could build into a much larger run as the market gains confidence. Javon Marks’  analysis suggests a growing conviction that Cardano’s recovery has genuine strength behind it, with room to continue climbing if it sustains the current momentum. $ADA Could Surge 800% To $7.82 If Momentum Holds Javon Marks also shared his specific targets for where Cardano’s price could go next. He explains that the first primary upside target is around $2.77, which would represent a gain of more than 221% from current prices. Marks believes this first move would only be the beginning if ADA performs like it did in the previous cycle. Related Reading: XRP Price Crash To $2.33 Is Still Possible In This Scenario, Here’s Why If the same type of rally repeats, Marks projects that Cardano could climb all the way to around $7.82. That would mean an increase of more than 800% from current price levels. He says the price action so far shows that ADA is still “on track to meet targets,” just as it did during the last significant breakout period. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

The Cardano (ADA) price is still holding up quite nicely and has maintained support above $0.81. This level is now acting as the major level in the recovery, becoming even more important as the technicals pile up at this point. Highlighting the importance of holding this level, pseudonymous crypto analyst The Alchemist Trader shows what will happen as long as bulls continue to maintain their hold. The Foundation For The Cardano Price Rally In the analysis, the importance of holding $0.81 is shown by several major developments. The first of these is the fact that this level is the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement support. In addition, it is also the major support on the daily timeframe, helping to maintain the bullish momentum. Thus, the foundation of the Cardano price rally is built on the $0.81 support. Related Reading: Shakeout Pattern Says Bitcoin Price Is Not Done, Why It’s Headed Above $130,000 As The Alchemist Trader explains, the $0.81 level is pivotal for the ADA price right now. In the past, it has served as the demand zone for the altcoin, absorbing sell liquidity and holding up against pressure from the bears. Given this, the analyst believes that holding above this region reinforces the bullish narrative for Cardano despite other bearish factors such as declining volumes. Other bullish factors that have emerged are the fact that the ADA price has continued to put in higher lows and higher highs. Naturally, higher lows and higher highs mean an asset is maintaining its bullish trend, and Cardano is no different. With each correction reaching into the key support zone at $0.81 before bouncing, the analyst points out that this means that bulls are still in control. Such corrections are ‘healthy resets’ and do not signal exhaustion for the digital asset. Where ADA Price Is Headed Is $0.81 Holds As long as the $0.81 region holds, then the ADA price does remain incredibly bullish. The first major push upward is expected to clear out the $1 resistance and move it into the $1.16 region. This is the spot that bulls will need to beat in order to actually validate the bull trend. Related Reading: Is The US Planning To Use XRP To Clear Trillion-Dollar Debt? New Developments Shock Community Once $1.16 is surmounted, then the resistance at $1.19 swims into view, and this is where the momentum must hold the most. This is because these are regions that align with the “previous resistance levels and Fibonacci extension objectives.” Thus, beating these will mean that the price can continue to rally. “A rotation toward $1.16 appears likely, and a breakout beyond that level could drive price action toward $1.19 in the short to mid-term,” the crypto analyst stated. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

In a wide-ranging CoinDesk interview released yesterday, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson sharpened a years-long critique of Ethereum’s long-term viability, arguing that the network’s reliance on rollups and external scaling layers has created economic incentives that will ultimately hollow out the base chain. While acknowledging Ethereum’s technical progress, he contended that “as a general-purpose, smart-contract ledger,” the project has nurtured an ecosystem that “will slowly but surely eat [it] alive.” Why Ethereum Is Doomed To Fail: Cardano Founder Hoskinson framed the core problem as one of misaligned incentives between Ethereum’s L1 and its expanding constellation of L2s. “To make Ethereum better, they’ve had to embrace layer twos,” he said. “The layer twos are not strong allies… they’re partners of necessity.” In his view, rollup teams “don’t particularly care if they’re attached to Solana or they become a layer one,” so if better economics or user growth lie elsewhere, “they could simply migrate or go multi-chain.” New applications and liquidity, he added, are already “outside of the Ethereum ecosystem,” eroding the network’s historical network effects. Related Reading: Cardano Pushes Past $0.85: Falling Wedge Breakout Confirmed? “So if they’re gobbling up the transaction volume and gobbling up the users and they’re gobbling up the token appreciation, if there’s a more attractive target, they could simply migrate or go multi-chain,” Hoskinson said, adding that this trend is already observable with LayerZero and Espresso. That erosion, Hoskinson argued, is set to accelerate as two external forces gather momentum. First, he described Bitcoin DeFi as a “sleeping giant” that could attract “hundreds of billions” in total value once primitives such as stablecoins, DEXs and lending are built with credible security assumptions. “When Bitcoin wakes up… its TVL will be… larger than the market cap of Ethereum,” he said, noting that sovereigns and major asset managers would likely prefer to build around Bitcoin exposure. Second, he expects large technology platforms and traditional financial institutions to enter with their own infrastructure, adjacent to public chains but not economically dependent on Ethereum’s base layer—“Microsoft… Google… Amazon… have no incentive to go boost Ethereum or deploy on Ethereum,” he said. The technological arc, in Hoskinson’s telling, also tilts away from shared-state blockchains. As zero-knowledge proofs and “proof-carrying code” mature, more computation can be executed off-chain—in secure enclaves, on devices, or within MPC systems—leaving the chain to verify succinct proofs. “Why… spend billions of dollars a year maintaining this very weak computer that’s shared and replicated,” he asked, “when you can turn it into a distributed problem that runs everywhere?” Like Microsoft missing mobile and pivoting from Windows dominance to Azure, he suggested, Ethereum may ultimately need to “pivot to a new McGuffin” to retain relevance even if it remains present in the stack. Related Reading: Cardano Sentiment Crashes To 5-Month Low As ADA Defends Key Price Level Notably, Hoskinson’s assessment was not unqualified dismissal. He credited Ethereum for “keeping up with the times,” investing in rollups and zero-knowledge technology, and building a “Goliath” ecosystem that survived early funding scares and the DAO crisis. “They’ve done some really incredible things,” he said, and he allowed that “it’s entirely possible that Ethereum could pivot… and get very good at that” new role. The nub of his skepticism is not competence but structure: in his view, the more rollups succeed, the less compelling the L1 becomes as the economic hub. The remarks reprise and elaborate on a stance Hoskinson aired earlier this year, when he said during an AMA: “I don’t think Ethereum will survive more than 10 to 15 years,” predicting that L2s would “suckle out all of the alpha.” Hoskinson’s analysis also folds into his own current bets for Cardano. He cast Bitcoin-centric DeFi as a three-rule design target—security derived from Bitcoin, fees paid in Bitcoin, and yields returned in Bitcoin—and argued that companion chains and trust-minimized bridges will be necessary to make it work. He presented Cardano’s extended-UTXO design and its privacy sidechain Midnight as infrastructure positioned to serve that market while offering selective-disclosure compliance for institutions. At press time, ADA traded at $0.89. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Cardano’s mood music has flipped. Even as ADA has rebounded about five percent from its late-August lows, on-chain analytics firm Santiment says the asset’s typically optimistic retail crowd has swung to its most negative stance in five months. In an X post accompanying its sentiment chart, the firm wrote: “Cardano has quietly seen its normally optimistic crowd start to turn bearish. After the lowest sentiment recorded in 5 months, $ADA’s price is +5%. Patient holders and dip buyers during this three week downswing should root for this trend of bearish retailers to continue.” Santiment framed that shift in classic contrarian terms. “Prices typically move the opposite direction of the crowd’s expectations. When small traders sell off their bags out of impatience and frustration, it is generally the key stakeholders who accumulate and drive up prices again,” the post added. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Redemption Controversy Over? Hoskinson Shares IOG Audit Results The graphic shared by the firm plots ADA’s price against a running ratio of bullish versus bearish social commentary and annotated three distinct phases over the past month: an early-August “greed” spike where the bullish-to-bearish ratio surged to roughly 12.8:1 and was followed by a pullback; a mid-August “fear” pocket near 2.0:1 that preceded a rally; and, most recently, the most bearish reading in five months around 1.5:1, coinciding with ADA’s +5% bounce. The sequencing in Santiment’s chart supports the firm’s message that outsized crowd optimism or pessimism frequently appears near short-term inflection points. The short-term price path into that rebound has been marked by a three-week downswing that began around August 14. Cardano Faces Decision Zone Independent market analyst Quantum Ascend ties the bounce to a clearly defined higher-time-frame structure. Posting a daily ADA/USD chart, the analyst wrote: “ADA Respecting a channel on the high time frame dating back to early June. Higher Highs, Lower Lows. Short-term decline dating back to August 14 channeling as well. Price Currently sitting atop the .382 Fib at $0.82. Cardano’s decision point appears near, but we still need to be looking to the Macro. Regardless, I’m very bullish long-term.” Related Reading: Cardano Founder Says Chainlink Quoted Them An ‘Absurd Price’, Here’s Why In Quantum Ascend’s view, ADA is tracking an ascending channel that has contained price action since mid-June. The short, blue corrective channel from August 14 sits inside that broader up-channel and has carried price back to the lower end of the channel as well as a Fibonacci retracement cluster derived from the June–August advance. The analyst’s chart places the 0.382 retracement near $0.821, which has acted as first support and the immediate “decision point.” Below that, the same mapping highlights the 0.309 retracement around $0.762 and the 0.236 near $0.702 as deeper pullback areas inside the macro structure. Overhead, the analyst’s levels mark successive checkpoints at the 0.5 retracement near $0.879, the 0.618 near $1.043, the 0.702 around $1.083, the 0.786 near $1.151, and the 1.0 extension around $1.326—levels that also align with prior supply pockets and the upper boundary of the ascending channel later in the quarter. At press time, ADA traded at $0.8177. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, has clarified why the blockchain platform was excluded from a prominent US government initiative meant to publish official economic data on public blockchains. Blockchain networks like Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Optimism made the cut; Cardano didn’t. Hoskinson revealed during a YouTube AMA that the reason wasn’t technical or regulatory, but it was grounded in economics. Specifically, he said the integration fee quoted by Oracle specialist Chainlink was absurd, which made Cardano’s participation really unfeasible. Chainlink’s Absurd Fee As one of the biggest blockchain ecosystems, Cardano’s inability to participate in the US government’s recent blockchain initiative to bring macroeconomic data onto the blockchain took many crypto participants by surprise. However, while speaking at a recent surprise AMA on his YouTube channel, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says the reason boils down to money.  Related Reading: Is XRP Coming To Cardano? Founder Sparks Speculation After Midnight Airdrop According to Hoskinson, the main reason was due to its pending partnership with Chainlink’s oracle integration, which is yet to be finalised because of the absurd fee charged by Chainlink. Hoskinson did not shy away from strong language: “They gave us an absurd number for integration. I said ‘f– it, we’ll handle it. We’ll figure it out,'” he said. Despite the frustration, he tempered his critique with respect. He described Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov as “extremely smart” and “a very good businessman”, someone who “sees the future” and, in Hoskinson’s words, is “sitting on a golden egg”.  Chainlink’s oracle solutions are very important for connecting smart contracts to real-world data. As such, Hoskinson’s metaphor acknowledges Chainlink’s powerful position in the blockchain ecosystem.  How It Stalls Cardano’s DeFi Growth Without a cost-effective oracle integration, Cardano’s decentralized finance landscape has struggled to keep pace with other blockchain ecosystems. To put this into perspective, Ethereum’s integration with Chainlink has allowed large inflows into its DeFi ecosystem, with about $13.4 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) added from between August 2 ($78.222 billion) and August 31 ($91.595 billion), according to data from DeFiLlama. Related Reading: Cardano Price To Rise 300% To $4? Analyst Reveals When Meanwhile, Cardano’s TVL broke below $400 million in August, and daily active addresses have also fallen massively. At the time of writing, Cardano’s TVL is sitting at $367.91 million. The result is a disconnect between Cardano’s on-chain activity and ADA’s price action, which witnessed a steady increase in August alongside the rest of the crypto market. Nonetheless, Hoskinson is still optimistic. Talks with Chainlink are ongoing, and he’s determined to find common ground with Chainlink. He also revealed discussions with the team behind the USD1 stablecoin and hinted at potential collaboration with Aave, which he described as part of a bundle. If USD1 (already launched on Ethereum, BNB, and Tron) comes to Cardano, it could become the ecosystem’s largest stablecoin. Combine that with oracle access and lending support from Chainlink, and Cardano could strengthen its DeFi foundations significantly. At the time of writing, Cardano is trading at $0.8307, up by 1.1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Cardano’s price is caught in a tight range, holding above key support while facing resistance overhead. With momentum weakening, will ADA break higher or slide back toward lower levels in its next decisive move? Bearish AB=CD Pattern Completed With Rejection At $0.95 Alpha Crypto Signal, a crypto analyst on X, recently shared insights on Cardano’s price action, noting that ADA has just completed a bearish AB=CD pattern on the daily timeframe. The rejection around the $0.95 level confirms this setup, suggesting that the market may be preparing for a corrective move. Such harmonic patterns often signal exhaustion in the preceding trend, hinting that ADA could face additional downward pressure in the short term. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Pulls Back, Will Bears Push It Lower Again? Currently, Cardano is trading below the 9-day EMA at $0.88, indicating that momentum has weakened following its recent attempts to push higher. Trading beneath this moving average often reflects a bearish shift in sentiment, where buyers struggle to maintain control.  The analyst highlighted a critical support zone between $0.74 and $0.77, which will likely act as the first line of defense for bulls. Should this area give way, ADA could extend its decline toward the $0.70–$0.68 range, marking a deeper retracement and potentially testing the patience of long-term holders.  Still, the outlook is not entirely bearish. According to the analysis, bulls could regain momentum if ADA manages to reclaim the $0.90 level and establish support above it. A successful recovery beyond this threshold would weaken the bearish narrative and possibly set the stage for another upward push. Cardano Holds Key Level After Pullback CryptoPulse, another market analyst, noted in an X update that Cardano is currently holding above a key support level following a pullback. This resilience suggests that buyers are still defending critical price zones despite recent bearish pressure. Related Reading: Cardano Defies Market Pullback: Could On-Chain Momentum Signal a 70% Run Ahead? According to the analyst, as long as the price maintains this support just above $0.80, ADA has the potential to rebound toward the $1.06 region, which aligns with the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level. A move in this direction would indicate that momentum is shifting back in favor of the bulls. However, CryptoPulse cautioned that if support fails and ADA breaks lower, a backtest could occur, raising the risk of the price revisiting its range lows. Such a move would reinforce bearish sentiment and potentially delay any significant recovery attempts. In the meantime, the levels are clearly defined, leaving the market to decide its next direction. Whether ADA manages to build on its current support and push higher, or slips back into deeper corrective territory, will depend on how traders respond around these pivotal zones. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

Cardano’s momentum is heating up as whale wallets make bold moves. A recent update from Crypto Update IO reveals that whales have snapped up 100 million ADA in a single day, lifting their holdings to 18.65 billion ADA. Such aggressive accumulation may be hinting at a major turning point for the market. Price Action And Technical Indicators In his analysis, Crypto Update IO pointed out that Cardano’s price has been fluctuating between $0.86 and $0.88 over the past day. Strategic accumulation during this dip suggests that larger investors are positioning themselves for potential future gains, providing a cushion against broader market corrections. Historically, such whale activity has often signaled renewed interest in Cardano. Related Reading: Cardano Defies Market Dip With 20% Weekly Surge: Analysts Eye $10 Target Ahead At present, ADA is trading at $0.88, reflecting a 3% rise within the last 24 hours. This short-term uptick comes despite a 10% decline over the past week, showing that the asset is attempting to stabilize after recent downward pressure.  According to Crypto Update IO, Javon Marks highlighted that Cardano’s current market structure appears to be mirroring previous cycles. These patterns could set the stage for an extraordinary surge, with ADA potentially rallying as much as 740% toward the $8 mark if history repeats itself. Such a setup suggests that Cardano may be entering a crucial accumulation phase before significant rallies.  Cardano Derivatives Market And Institutional Interest Crypto Update IO went on to explain that Cardano’s derivatives market is showing a blend of caution and growing optimism. Despite a 4% drop in open interest and an 18% decline in trading volume, certain underlying metrics are starting to turn more favorable. The encouraging signal comes from the funding rate, which has flipped positive at 0.0072%.  Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Turns Upward — Signs of a Recovery Emerge A positive funding rate typically indicates that traders are paying a premium to hold long positions over shorts. This dynamic reflects an increasing appetite for bullish exposure, pointing to renewed confidence in Cardano’s near-term trajectory, as sentiment leans toward a price recovery. With long positions beginning to outweigh shorts, the market is signaling that traders are preparing for potential rallies, positioning themselves early before a larger move materializes. This behavior often precedes significant breakouts in the crypto market. Adding to the narrative, Crypto Update IO highlighted that on August 14, ADA futures volume surged to an impressive $7 billion. A spike in futures volume underscores the growing attention Cardano continues to attract from both retail traders and institutions. Combined, these developments suggest that ADA remains firmly on the radar, with derivatives markets quietly building a foundation for what could become its next major rally. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Analysts have issued a fresh Cardano price prediction, projecting a 52% surge that could push its value back above $1.20. Despite experiencing significant volatility earlier in this market cycle, analysts remain optimistic about Cardano’s breakout potential. Recent chart patterns also reveal a setup of falling wedges followed by strong rallies—a formation that has historically preceded significant gains for ADA.  Cardano Price Prepares For A 52% Rally  Crypto analyst Javon Marks has released a new analysis on the Cardano price, highlighting a compelling technical setup that mirrors previous bullish breakouts. In his August 8 report on X social media, Marks’ analyst shared a chart displaying a series of falling wedge patterns, each followed by a significant upward price surge.  Related Reading: Cardano Marks Historical Milestone With Governance Vote, Hoskinson Reacts In past instances, these breakouts triggered powerful price rallies, with the latest formation suggesting a potential surge of more than 52% from current levels. This current falling wedge started taking shape in early 2025, with Cardano initially breaking above the upper boundary before pulling back and entering a consolidation phase—mirroring the pattern seen in past cycles. Now the cryptocurrency looks set for a potential breakout, and Marks forecasts that it could send Cardano’s value to levels not seen in over a year, targeting $1.2 or higher on the back of a projected 52% rally.  The analyst’s report also indicates that this projected rally could end up being a potential launchpad toward a much larger bullish cycle—one that could see the price of ADA extending toward the $2.9 region. Reaching this milestone would require Cardano to surge more than 261%, representing a remarkable upswing.  Notably, the repeated pattern of wedge formation and breakout seen on the Cardano price chart reflects market behaviour in which consolidation phases are followed by aggressive buying pressure. Historically, ADA has responded to similar setups with sustained upward momentum, and the current chart structure suggests that market conditions may already be aligning for another explosive move.  Cardano Community Sentiment Hits Record Highs Beyond technical signals, Cardano’s growing community enthusiasm is providing additional fuel for a potential momentum boost. According to recent data, ADA now ranks second across the entire crypto sector for most bullish community sentiment. This surge in optimism reflects investors’ confidence in the altcoin’s long-term prospects, supported by its ongoing network developments and ecosystem growth. Related Reading: A Breakout To Remember: Cardano Price Mirrors Market Conditions That Led To $3.10 ATH Historically, high market sentiment often translates into stronger price action as traders and long-term holders become more confident in a cryptocurrency’s potential to surge. If additional bullish catalysts align with Cardano’s growing community-driven sentiment, the cryptocurrency, which is currently priced at $0.8, could see its value soaring even further. Presently, Cardano’s price is experiencing robust growth. CoinMarketCap’s data shows that the cryptocurrency has surged by nearly 30% over the past month and gained over 11% in the past week. However, despite this price increase, Cardano’s daily trading volume has dropped by approximately 31%, introducing some uncertainty into its market outlook. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Cardano (ADA) is showing renewed strength on lower timeframes, with a short-term surge lifting the price above key moving averages. However, this momentum now faces a critical test as mid-term resistance levels come into play. Will the bulls maintain control, or is a reversal on the horizon? ADA Pushes Above Key EMAs: Bulls Seize Short-Term Momentum Analyst Cexscan on X pointed out that Cardano (ADA) is exhibiting a bullish trend on the 30-minute chart. The asset’s price has surged above the 20, 50, and 100-period Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), indicating rising buying interest and momentum among short-term traders. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Targets $0.80 As Price Retests Key Level – Is An 85% Jump Ahead? Adding further strength to the outlook is the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which currently sits in overbought territory. While this typically signals a possible pause or minor retracement, Cexscan believes that the strong bullish pressure evident in price action could override such a correction in the short run, as long as volume remains healthy. Overall, the combination of bullish EMAs, elevated RSI, and sustained momentum paints an optimistic picture for ADA. Cexscan emphasized that if the current trajectory holds, Cardano could continue its upward path, with intraday opportunities unfolding along the way.  Cardano Caught In A Tight Range: Will The Breakout Come Soon? Thomas Anderson, analyzing Cardano’s 4-hour chart in a recent update, pointed out that the price was moving sideways around the $0.3374 zone. This consolidation is occurring between a defined resistance at $0.7612 and support at $0.6874, both marked with yellow horizontal lines. The market appears to be taking a breather, potentially gearing up for a more decisive move. Related Reading: A Breakout To Remember: Cardano Price Mirrors Market Conditions That Led To $3.10 ATH Adding to the picture is the 200-period Moving Average, highlighted in red, which sits just above the current price and acts as a dynamic resistance level. This moving average has repeatedly blocked bullish attempts, making it a crucial hurdle to watch. A clean break above it could be a major trigger for renewed buying interest. On the broader daily timeframe, Anderson observed that Cardano remains trapped within a larger consolidation pattern. The RSI indicator is hovering around 51, reflecting a neutral stance, while the MACD indicator is also showing little directional bias. This reinforces the view that the market is waiting for a breakout catalyst before choosing its next path. Anderson concluded by focusing on the ascending trendline resistance as a key technical level. A strong push above that line could pave the way for intraday gains, especially for scalpers. However, if ADA gets rejected at that level, it may head back toward the lower end of the range, offering potential shorting opportunities for traders watching closely. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Cardano (ADA) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of its first-ever on-chain governance vote. For the first time, core development funding has been directly approved by the Cardano community, marking a significant step forward in the blockchain’s transition to fully decentralized governance. Reacting to the milestone, Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, shared his thoughts on the network’s progress.  Cardano Enters New Era Of Decentralized Governance The Cardano ecosystem has reached a pivotal moment in its growth and evolution, marking a historic milestone with the recent execution of its first governance vote. The landmark event signals the beginning of a new phase for the blockchain, where decisions around core development funding are now being made directly by the community rather than centralized entities. Related Reading: Cardano Price Shows Seller Exhaustion Above $0.57 — Bullish Divergence Signals Rally Hoskinson publicly acknowledged the significance of the event in an X social media post on August 3. He praised the community for their support and trust, reinforcing the belief that decentralized governance is not just a vision but now an operational reality within the Cardano ecosystem.  Hoskinson’s remarks came in response to an earlier post by Input Output Global (IOG), a blockchain research and development company behind Cardano’s development. IOG had commemorated the blockchain’s recent governance achievement by stating that the Cardano community had officially made history.  The governance vote had approved direct funding for core development initiatives, representing a foundational shift in how the Cardano ecosystem grows and evolves. Rather than relying on a small group of decision-makers, the blockchain now empowers its global community to determine resource allocation collectively. Input Output Global praised both Cardano and its community’s efforts, calling the recent milestone the beginning of a new era of decentralized governance.  Notably, the broader crypto community is already responding with enthusiasm, with many offering congratulations and support as Cardano celebrates this landmark event. The network’s successful governance vote sets a powerful precedent in the crypto industry, showcasing the potential of a blockchain governed directly by its users.  Cardano Becomes Only Top 10 With On-Chain Governance  In addition to its historic governance vote, Cardano has emerged as the only top 10 cryptocurrency by market capitalization to implement on-chain governance, setting a new benchmark for how blockchain ecosystems are managed and governed.  Related Reading: A Breakout To Remember: Cardano Price Mirrors Market Conditions That Led To $3.10 ATH According to a report by Cardanians (CRDN) on X, the blockchain’s governance framework is actively functioning, with 39 treasury withdrawal proposals currently open for voting. These proposals allow Delegated Representatives (DReps) and the broader community to directly participate in shaping the ecosystem by deciding which initiatives receive funding and move forward. As of now, none of the other top 10 blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, USDT, Binance Coin, Solana, USDC, Tron, and Dogecoin, have matched Cardano’s level of on-chain decision-making power. While these cryptocurrencies continue to lead in various areas, Cardano stands out as the 10th-largest cryptocurrency by market cap with a uniquely advanced governance system. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Scrambler has drawn attention to a bullish pattern that is forming for the Cardano price, which could lead to a massive breakout for the altcoin. The analyst noted that ADA might be repeating, with market conditions mirroring the ones that led to an all-time high (ATH).  Cardano Prices Eyes 285% Rally To New Highs In a TradingView post, Scrambler predicted that the Cardano price could soon record a 285% rally to reach $2.05. He noted that the 285% potential move mirrors ADA’s past rally from similar conditions. The analyst added that if market sentiment continues improving and the Bitcoin price holds above key levels, then the altcoin might repeat history.  Related Reading: Cardano Price Shows Seller Exhaustion Above $0.57 — Bullish Divergence Signals Rally Further commenting on the Cardano price action, Scrambler stated that ADA is showing a major breakout from a long-standing descending channel on the daily timeframe. He highlighted the structure, alluding to a downtrend channel that has been respected for around seven months. He also noted that a breakout has been confirmed with a strong bullish daily candle. Meanwhile, price is hovering around $0.7192, above previous resistance.  Scrambler stated that the support levels for the Cardano price are $0.60 and $0.5299. The resistance and long-term targets are $0.8158, $1.0876, $1.3159, and $1.8958. Meanwhile, the ultimate target is the Fibonacci extension above $2.76. The analyst stated that a pullback to between $0.60 and $0.66 could offer re-entry opportunities.  Regardless of what happens to the Cardano price in the short term, Scrambler remains bullish in the long term and expects ADA to reach new highs. The analyst also advised market participants to watch for the BTC/ETH correlation. It is worth noting that ADA has shown impressive strength amid this recent crypto market rally. The altcoin has risen by over 25% in the last seven days, despite a recent pullback.  ADA To Breakout Against Its BTC Pair In an X post, crypto analyst Sebastian stated that the ADA/BTC chart appears to be ready for a breakout. The analyst added that this is the most important breakout that market participants want to see, with the Cardano price separating itself from the Bitcoin price. Once that happens, the altcoin is likely to outperform the flagship crypto during that period.  Related Reading: Cardano Founder Announces $100 Million Bitcoin Buy In Shocking Move To Prop Up ADA Price Sebastian had earlier noted how Bitcoin’s dominance could be breaking down. Based on this, he remarked that alcoins like Cardano are about to rally if this happens. A break in Bitcoin’s dominance could usher in altcoin season, which is bullish for the Cardano price. In the meantime, ADA’s performance still hinges on BTC’s performance.  At the time of writing, the Cardano price is trading at around $0.72, down almost 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Investing Broz has spotlighted Cardano (ADA) as one of the most promising altcoins currently breaking out amid a shifting macro landscape and rising Bitcoin valuations. In his latest video update, the analyst identified ADA’s recent technical breakout as a clear sign of bullish momentum, forecasting a price target of $1.90 in the coming weeks if momentum holds. Cardano Bull Run Is Back On Investing Broz began the segment by reiterating the broader context: Bitcoin’s explosive rally above the $120,000 mark has reignited speculation around the arrival of altseason. “This is just one more egg in the basket of potentially altcoin season coming very soon,” he noted, citing Bitcoin dominance breaking below a critical support level and altcoins “going berserk.” Related Reading: Cardano Price Explodes 30% In Past Week — Analyst Calls $5 Next Market Top Among the altcoins leading the charge, Cardano stood out. The analyst confirmed that he purchased ADA in the past 24 hours, identifying the move as more than just opportunistic. The trigger? A confirmed breakout above a long-standing resistance level that ADA hadn’t pierced since March 1. “This is a major win for Cardano holders who are trading it,” he said, explaining that a falling wedge pattern had been developing for weeks and now signaled a shift in trend. Investing Broz’s trading group had initially positioned long at $0.54, with a modest target of $0.80. But as he emphasized, “Cardano is not just breaking above the smaller resistance level—we’re breaking above a resistance level we haven’t been back above since March.” That March breakout, he reminded viewers, was spurred by a now-infamous Donald Trump tweet listing altcoins deemed suitable for a proposed American crypto reserve. While that spike proved short-lived, the current breakout is, in his view, fundamentally and technically sound. To calculate a realistic upside scenario, he applied the traditional breakout target technique by measuring the height of the formation and projecting it forward. “This would give you a Cardano price prediction of $1.90,” he stated, while also noting that such a target might be ambitious for a summer timeframe. Still, “it’s absolutely doable and definitely something you guys should be keeping an eye on.” Related Reading: The Last Time This Happened Cardano Rose 55%, ADA Analyst Makes Bold The analyst reinforced his bullish outlook using confirmation from the LuxAlgo indicator suite, which flashed a weekly buy signal—featuring a green reversal, bullish momentum, and positive money flow. Based on this, he offered a more immediate price range between $1.00 and $1.80. “I don’t think we’re going to stop at $1.80, but I think it’s a target to keep an eye on if you’re looking for a trade,” he said. Beyond that, a golden pocket Fibonacci extension points to a key level of $2.42 by year’s end. However, Investing Broz was quick to clarify that these are not his full-cycle targets for ADA. “This is not my long-term bullish price prediction for this bull market,” he emphasized. “This is simply tradable movements that I still think can happen over the next couple of weeks.” His earlier predictions suggested ADA could hit $7 to $10 by the cycle top—possibly extending into 2026 or even 2027. Throughout the segment, he stressed the importance of knowing when to take profit. “Every bull market has volatility. Cardano… is going to have volatile movements where they rally and then pull back,” he advised. For short-term traders, targets around $1.80 to $2.40 may present ideal levels to secure gains or even explore short positions if momentum wanes. While ADA is not the only altcoin the analyst is tracking—Ono and HAR were also highlighted for similar breakout behavior—Cardano’s confluence of technical strength, historical resistance flip, and volume surge make it a standout in the current environment. As the analyst concluded, “There’s still time… this is a major breakout, and if you’re a trader, this is what you wait for.” Cardano, for now, has flashed its signal. Whether it makes good on the $1.90 target may depend not only on its own momentum, but on the broader timing of altseason’s long-awaited arrival. At press time, ADA stood at $0.7447. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

The Cardano price has witnessed an exhilarating run over the past few days, experiencing a significant breakout from consolidation beneath the $0.6 level. Before its recent price surge, the altcoin had been moving mostly sideways within the $0.5 and $0.6 range. Interestingly, the Cardano price seems to just be at the beginning of what is expected to be a monstrous rally over the next few months. A crypto expert on the social media platform X has come forward with an exciting pathway to unprecedented price highs for the ADA token. ADA In Distribution Phase — Perfect Buying Opportunity? In a July 11 post on X, Alphractal founder & CEO Joao Wedson shared an exciting bullish picture for the Cardano price over the coming months. The on-chain expert put forward the $4.9 mark as the market top for the ADA token in the next leg up. Related Reading: XRP Price Builds Momentum — $2.50 Break Sparks Fresh Bullish Wave This bold projection is based on a persistent ascending channel pattern on the daily Cardano price chart. An ascending channel is a chart pattern in technical analysis characterized by two major (rising) trendlines: the upper line acting as the resistance level and the lower line acting as the support level. Typically, the gap between these trendlines is considered a channel within which prices move over a period—while indicating a sustained long-term bullish trend. Traders often use this pattern to identify optimal entry and exit points, as the price usually bounces off the upper resistance level and lower support trendline. As observed in the above chart, the Cardano price has been trading within the ascending channel since the first half of 2019. After falling to the lower trendline earlier this year, the price of ADA soon found support and rebounded to above the $1 level in 2025’s first quarter. However, the altcoin — as with the rest of the crypto market — witnessed a severe downturn that saw the Cardano price return to the lower trendline in late June. Interestingly, the token’s price seems to have found support and is recovering nicely. Wedson, in his post on X, revealed that what the Cardano price is experiencing is more than a mere recovery, as the altcoin might surpass its current all-time high of $3.09 in this phase. According to the on-chain analyst, the ADA token could be trading well above the $3 mark by late October or early November 2025. Furthermore, Wedson noted that the current level might be the right time for investors to jump into the ADA token, as it is still in the distribution phase in the short term. “This might break some technical analysis patterns, but the on-chain analysis looks promising in several aspects — and that’s what I like,” the analyst concluded. Cardano Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of ADA stands at around $0.7124, reflecting an almost 6% in the past 24 hours. This positive single-day action underscores the general bullishness that the altcoin has witnessed in the past few days. According to data from CoinGecko, the ADA coin is up by roughly 30% in the last seven days. Related Reading: Dogecoin (DOGE) Rockets to $0.20 — Can It Go Even Higher? Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

Cardano has been one of the best performing assets on low timeframes. The top cryptocurrency is hinting at further profits, as the Bitcoin price crosses a new all time high and the much awaited altcoin season approaches. Related Reading: Bitcoin Moving With Stocks, But Ethereum’s Correlation Is Fading At the time of writing, Cardano trades at $0.74 with a 18% profit over the past 24 hours. On higher timeframes, the cryptocurrency records a 28% profit followed by XRP’s 20% gains over the same period. ADA's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: ADAUSD on Tradingview  Analyst Says Cardano Will Replicate a Historical Bull Run Unlike Ethereum and XRP, the Cardano price has been more consistent with its past performance. In that sense, analyst Ali Martinez pointed to the formation of a bullish pattern for ADA that could propel the digital asset above the critical level around $1. The analyst claims that the $0.55 support for Cardano has been a key support on high timeframes. The last time the cryptocurrency dropped to this level in April this year, as seen on the chart below, ADA was able to rise to over 55% and touched the $0.85 mark. ‘It’s happening again’ said Martinez while pointing at the bullish momentum driving Cardano since it touched the bottom of this parallel channel. If the cryptocurrency can sustain this drive, it is likely to touch its May highs before meeting critical resistance. ADA price trends to the upside after touching a critical support level, aiming for $0.82. Source: Ali Martinez via X ADA Could Trend Even Higher, Bullish Price Targets A separate analyst also took note of the Cardano price action and the way it seems to be mirroring past patterns. The analyst claims that Cardano is entering a critical breakout zone. However, unlike Martinez, the analyst is more bullish and believes the ADA price might rally as much as 212% over the coming weeks. The analyst placed a bullish price target for the Cardano price at around $1.7. Related Reading: Bitcoin 30-Day Average Funding Rate Drops – Bullish Setup Takes Shape The analyst stated the following while sharing the chart below: $ADA is now testing the 50-week EMA. The last 2 times it crossed this line, it went up 212% and 128%. If history repeats, we will be looking at $1.77 $ADA. Are you ready for the pump? Cardano price to enter the $1 area over the next few weeks. Source: MinswapIntern via X In the long term, the analyst expects to see ADA hit $5 driven by its recent announcements, including a partnership with Tx Pipe to accelerate developer growth in Argentina that is set to benefit the Cardano ecosystem. On this partnership, Charles Hoskinson, CEO of IO, said: Their team represents the best of what Argentina’s developer community has to offer, and together we are building a foundation for long-term ecosystem growth. Our collaboration also fulfills the broader vision of making IO Buenos Aires a crypto hub. Cover image from ChatGPT, ADAUSD chart from Tradingview

Crypto-market commentator “Quantum Ascend” devoted a 8 June video to a single idea: the price structure that once catapulted Ethereum Classic to its bull-market peak is about to do the same for Cardano—and could deliver a twenty-fold advance if history “rhymes rather than repeats.” Speaking to his followers, the analyst opened by noting that ADA’s weekly chart “looks so similar” to the multi-year pattern that preceded Ethereum Classic’s vertical move in early 2021. “They have the same market makers,” he asserted, pointing out that Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson had early involvement in both projects. “It’s almost like a cheat code for this thing.” Cardano Set For 2,000% Explosion To illustrate the parallel, Quantum Ascend overlaid the two assets’ Elliott-wave counts. In his reading, Ethereum Classic completed its fifth impulsive wave during the last cycle, whereas Cardano is “waiting on that fifth wave” after a prolonged flag-shaped consolidation. He then dropped a Fibonacci retracement on Ethereum Classic’s 2020–21 third-to-fourth-wave segment, showing the final thrust topped out “just shy of the 2.36”—and repeated the exercise on Cardano’s current structure, which has advanced to the same proportional level. “Come on, it’s not perfect,” he conceded, “but you guys see how similar these structures are.” A second Fibonacci projection, stretching Cardano’s initial three-wave span to a full 1.618 extension, points to a conservative target “up around four bucks,” he said. But a more ambitious extrapolation of Ethereum Classic’s 3.618 climax would propel ADA into a zone between roughly 10.67 and 12.55—an area he calls his “primary” and “secondary” objectives. From the current price such a run would exceed 2,000 percent. “That’s violent,” he remarked after flicking his cursor to the comparative surge on the ETC chart. “Hopefully you can see how clean this is, because I feel really good about Cardano getting up into that $10 level.” Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Turns Upward — Signs of a Recovery Emerge Quantum Ascend argued that the temporal spacing is also lining up. Ethereum Classic’s listing in August 2016 meant its multiyear base completed roughly four and a half years later; Cardano’s analogous base, begun in late 2017, is now of similar duration, though “the whole chart has taken a little bit longer on the consolidation.” For him, that extension merely “loads the spring” for a sharper repricing once last season begins in earnest. The analyst did allow for interim turbulence. In his scenario, ADA could hit the former all-time-high region around $3.12, “reject back down to $1.67” during a broader market-wide wave-four shake-out, and only then launch into a blow-off toward the upper Fibonacci cluster. Still, even that corrective loop reinforces the fractal: “Over here with Ethereum Classic it got to its last all-time high, rejected, and then went on one more big run.” Related Reading: Cardano Price Woes To Continue? Analyst Expects ADA To Fall To $0.47 Quantifying his own risk appetite, Quantum Ascend told viewers he is “pretty hyped on Cardano” and wants the token “in my portfolio because it is one of my higher-conviction plays for what’s about to happen here.” He concluded by sketching three tiers of price objectives—$4.90 (conservative), $10.67 (primary) and $12.45 (secondary). Whether altseason’s starting gun fires as cleanly as the fractal implies remains to be seen, but Quantum Ascend’s thesis hinges on a single proposition: when the same market makers move two historically linked assets through mirror-image patterns, ignoring the setup may prove costlier than betting against it. At press time, ADA traded at $0.59. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

The Cardano price performance has been nothing short of shambolic since the start of May, falling from the lofty heights of $0.85 in less than two months. According to data from CoinGecko, the altcoin’s value has declined by more than 24% in the past month. While the price of ADA saw an explosive growth at the beginning of the second quarter, the token is now back where it started in April — just above the $0.5 mark. Interestingly, the signs are pointing to further decline for the Cardano price over the next few weeks. ADA Price Stuck In Descending Channel On Friday, June 27, prominent market analyst Ali Martinez took to the social media platform X to share an ominous prediction for the ADA token’s price. According to the crypto pundit, the Cardano price could be heading to around $0.47 for its next support. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Network Is Heating Up While Price Stalls, Is a Breakout Coming? This bearish projection revolves around the appearance of a descending channel pattern on the three-day Cardano chart. A descending channel is a chart formation in technical analysis characterized by two major trendlines: the upper line acting as the resistance level and the lower line acting as the support level. The space between these trendlines serves as the channel within which prices move over a period. Typically, the formation of a descending channel suggests the persistence of a downward price trend and lower highs. At the same time, traders can use this pattern to identify optimal entry and exit points. The Cardano price chart above, for instance, shows that the altcoin price has been in a downward trend since last November. The token seemed to have turned its fortune around after finding support at the lower trendline in early April and running back above the $0.8 level. However, the Cardano price failed to break the upper trendline at the beginning of May and has since been experiencing a downturn. According to Martinez, the ADA token could fall to as low as $0.47 — around the lower trendline — to find a support cushion. Moreover, the 1.272 Fibonacci level — used in technical analysis to identify price targets and support or resistance levels — is also around the lower trendline. Ultimately, this means that the Cardano price could fall even lower than its current price point. Cardano Price At A Glance As of this writing, the ADA token is valued at around $0.56, reflecting a 1.3% price jump in the past 24 hours. According to CoinGecko data, the price of Cardano is down by more than 3% in the last seven days. Related Reading: XRP Down 3% After SEC Settlement Stalls, But Social Media Turns Bullish Featured image from Investopedia, chart from TradingView

After more than five weeks of unrelenting downside pressure, Cardano (ADA) finds itself approaching a potentially decisive juncture. In a new analysis published June 18, crypto analyst Quantum Ascend (@quantum_ascend) offered a fresh take on ADA’s price structure, warning that the final leg of a downward five-wave Elliott pattern may now be unfolding—with a critical resolution point drawing near. How Low Can Cardano Crash? “We dropped down into that second wave… and had it highlighted, it bounced from there. So we did call that correctly,” the analyst began, referencing earlier predictions. But despite the brief bounce, he now sees a more extended impulse playing out. “It does look like we’re turning this into more of a five-wave move down. So one, two, three, four, and working on a fifth wave now,” he explained while analyzing the one-day chart of ADA. Related Reading: Whales Dump Over 270 Million Cardano In One Week – Bearish Signal Or Shakeout? At the core of the bearish outlook is Fibonacci confluence. Quantum Ascend pointed out that ADA currently hovers around the 0.702 retracement level, with the 0.786 level lying just beneath it—both key zones often associated with deeper corrections in Elliott Wave theory. “Makes complete sense for us to go ahead and drop in right to this area at the very minimum,” he noted. Yet despite the grim technicals, the analyst maintains that no structural damage has occurred—at least not yet. “As long as we hold the 51 cent level, nothing’s broken, it’s not a problem, right?” he reassured. The broader context, however, is less encouraging: “We need Bitcoin to catch a little bit of a bid or Ethereum or something. We need some kind of good news to come in to alleviate a little bit of this because the market’s just pretty much been bleeding… for over a month now.” ADA has underperformed relative to its peers since early May, with sentiment sliding alongside price. But Quantum Ascend encouraged viewers not to overreact to the current downtrend. “All it is is an opportunity to dollar cost average,” he said, before addressing the exhaustion many long-term holders are feeling. “I know what you’re saying, QA. I’ve been dollar cost averaging for seven months. I get it. I’ve been there.” Related Reading: Nasdaq Says Yes To Cardano: ADA Earns A Spot Among Crypto Giants Rather than panic-sell or obsess over day-to-day moves, the analyst recommended mental distance and patience. “Go do something fun, it’s beautiful, it’s summer. Go do something else, anything else. But this thing is gonna resolve itself and alt season is around the corner,” he said. Despite short-term bearishness in the chart, his long-term conviction remains intact. “World War III is not starting. I could not have more conviction in all those things.” With ADA potentially entering the final leg of a corrective structure and broader markets searching for a catalyst, all eyes are now on whether support zones hold—or if Cardano is headed even lower before the long-awaited resolution finally arrives. At press time, ADA traded at $0.6158. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Cardano staking pool operator (SPO) Sssebi (@Av_Sebastian) has ignited a debate by asserting that Cardano’s ADA could reach double-digit territory this year. In a thread that began, “These are the ingredients for $10 $ADA in 2025,” he listed five developments he believes will transform the eighth-largest cryptocurrency from a $0.70 token into a $10 asset. Each of those “ingredients” is now taking shape—and each comes with its own uncertainties. #1 Cardano Becomes Bitcoin’s DeFi Layer At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Input Output (IO) stunned attendees by moving a live Bitcoin Ordinal across a new BitVM-based bridge to Cardano. IO called the demonstration “a preview of what is to come,” adding that the “Cardinal” protocol aims for full integration so BTC holders can lend, borrow and stake inside Cardano’s extended-UTxO environment. By transplanting Bitcoin liquidity onto a programmable ledger without wrapped custodial tokens, Cardano positions itself as a settlement layer for so-called BTCFi applications—an addressable market that today tops $1 trillion in dormant value. Related Reading: Cardano: Elliot Wave Predicts 50% Crash For ADA Price, Is It Time To Get Out #2 The Midnight “Glacier Drop” Airdrop Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson told Consensus 2025 in Toronto that Midnight, his privacy-focused sidechain, will airdrop both NIGHT governance tokens and DUST privacy tokens to “approximately 37 million wallets across eight major blockchains”—with “zero allocation to venture capitalists.” “Every Consensus there’s a new token saying, ‘my thing is better,’” he said. “We’re going to give this away and let users decide.” The sheer scale dwarfs recent airdrops and could seed tens of millions of new ADA-capable addresses once Midnight’s cross-chain fee model pushes traffic back to the base chain. #3 A US Listed Cardano Spot ETF In February NYSE Arca filed to convert the Grayscale Cardano Trust into a spot ETF. The Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledged the application on 24 February, starting a 240-day clock that now runs to 22 October 2025. The agency’s first-phase deadline of 29 May was pushed to 15 July, following the pattern that preceded January’s Bitcoin ETF approvals. Grayscale has argued that ADA’s on-chain transparency and staking mechanics make it “substantially resistant to manipulation,” echoing the language that ultimately persuaded regulators on Bitcoin. An approval would give traditional investors a regulated conduit to stake-enabled yield—something no US crypto ETF yet offers. Related Reading: Cardano Whale Activity Spikes – 80 Million ADA Added In 48 Hours #4 ADA In The US Strategic Reserve President Donald Trump’s March executive order created a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile to hold crypto seized in federal cases. A subsequent Truth Social post surprised markets by naming “XRP, Solana and Cardano” for inclusion alongside Bitcoin and Ether; ADA jumped more than 70% intraday. Though the order bars fresh purchases of altcoins, Treasury accounting shows roughly $493 million in non-Bitcoin assets—ADA among them—already earmarked. Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov called the move “a reputational boost, signaling the US. views digital assets as strategic.” Inclusion in a sovereign reserve legitimises ADA for conservative allocators and could ease the path for futures and options listings. #5 The Ouroboros Leios Upgrade Hoskinson labels Leios “the capstone of the entire Ouroboros agenda … the fastest cryptocurrency on the planet.” In a May 1 livestream he said simulations show “tens of thousands of transactions per second” without sacrificing decentralization. The upgrade introduces parallel input, ranking and endorsement blocks, allowing throughput to be dialed up as adoption demands. If main-net integration lands in H2 2025, Leios would coincide with Midnight’s launch and the ETF review window—an alignment bulls see as catalytic. ADA trades near $0.70 today, implying a market capitalization of roughly $25 billion. A jump to $10 would push valuation toward $350 billion, rivaling Ethereum’s 2024 peak. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Cardano (ADA) has maintained a relatively steady upward trend over the past few weeks. Although the cryptocurrency was rejected at the $0.84 price level again last week, the current price action is still holding strong with only a minor drop in the past 24 hours. However, technical analysis deeply rooted in Elliott Wave theory now suggest a steep price decline could be looming for ADA, with a price target pointing as low as $0.42 in the weeks ahead. Bearish Elliott Wave Count Says Wave C Breakdown Ahead According to the Elliott Wave count presented in a technical analysis on TradingView, Cardano (ADA) looks like it is currently wrapping up a B-wave correction that has formed over the past months between April and June 2025. This B wave is part of a larger corrective phase, and while it may appear impulsive on lower timeframes, the Elliott wave theory suggests that it is merely a trap before the final C-wave crash. Related Reading: Cardano Market Structure Says Crash Is Coming, But $0.9 Is Still In The Cards Based on this forecast, the price of Cardano could soon initiate a sharp decline that would bottom out near the $0.42 region, which coincides with the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level drawn from the previous impulse.  According to this Elliott wave count, this ABC formation is all part of a larger corrective Wave 4 before a bullish Wave 5. Keeping this in mind, the prediction stipulates that ADA should not fall below $0.40, which marks the top of the first major wave in the overall bullish structure. A move lower than that would risk invalidating the broader long-term setup.  Is It Time To Exit Cardano? If the technical analysis plays out as predicted, the projected crash to $0.42 would translate to a 50% drop from the current price of Cardano. This will undoubtedly sound bad, especially for short-term holders. However, this bearish wave could also be a hidden opportunity.  Related Reading: Cardano Sees 25% OI Jump In 24 Hours As Bulls Eye Reversal Above $1 As shown in the ADA 4H candlestick chart above, the projected Wave C crash to $0.42 would be followed by a bullish impulse Wave 5 that will push it above the $1 mark again. Specifically, the target is a push towards $1.6. Keeping this in mind, if ADA indeed corrects toward $0.42–$0.40, it would provide a good accumulation zone before the next leg up. Although this bearish forecast is well supported by Elliott Wave principles, it is by no means a guaranteed outcome. ADA and other large market-cap cryptocurrencies are currently highly reactive to Bitcoin’s price action. If Bitcoin extends its rally and breaks into new all-time highs again soon, the projected ADA correction may either be muted or entirely invalidated. As such, it would be interesting to see how the ADA price action plays out in the next few days. At the time of writing, ADA is trading at $0.7706, down by 0.2% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Cardano, and specifically its founder Charles Hoskinson, has come under fire recently after allegations of fraud surfaced online. The rumors quickly spread as the integrity of the blockchain and its founder were called into question. As a result, Hopkinson has delivered a response, with a shocking revelation on how he plans to interact with the public and the community going forward. Alleged $619 Million Going Missing On May 7, 2025, an X user who goes by the name Masato Alexander made a shocking claim: 318 million ADA worth $619 million had been illegally moved and the finger was being pointed at Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson. Apparently, this had happened with the Allegra Hard Fork which took place back in 2021 as core functions of the blockchain were changed. Related Reading: Bitcoin Macro Trend Oscillator Shows When To Expect The Price Top Alexander claimed that Hoskinson had deployed code during what was thought to be routine upgrade with an extra payload. Allegedly, this allowed Hoskinson to erase the original ICO UTxOs which held a total of 318 million ADA and moved the funds to Cardano reserves that were controlled by private keys tied to Hoskinson. The transaction was done through an MIR transaction, which stands for Move Instantaneous Reward transactions. Essentially, Alexander claims that this allowed funds to be moved from reserves and then used for treasury and staking rewards purposes. These claims quickly drew the attention of the Cardano community, with Hoskinson himself responding under the post to denounce the rumors. He initially explained that the ADA vouchers of the users whose ADA were allegedly moved had become unspendable after the hard fork. Thus, they had been moved into a “custodial account controlled by the TGE that then continued redemption for 3 more years to distribute the genesis funds to the original buyers.” Furthermore, Hoskinson threatened legal action if Alexander did not stop making these claims. Cardano Founder Addresses Rumors Again After the initial interaction, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has once again come out to address the rumors of the missing $619 million. He first addressed the fact that people were quick to condemn him after the rumors surfaced without giving him the benefit of the doubt. This extended to friends who he says did not show up for him during this time. Related Reading: Pundit Says XRP Price Will Stabilize At $1,000 And Become ‘Very Expensive’ As for the rumors themselves, the founder explained that there will be a full audit and a report which will be published for the public to see. He further went on to reveal that the events of the past few weeks will change how he engages with the community from now. While Hoskinson does plan to continue to attend events and take pictures with people, he plans to hand over his X account to a media company. Additionally, he plans to change the format of how he holds his X Spaces and Ask Me Anything (AMAs). “Infinite accessibility just enables it to happen again and again,” the founder explained. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

Cardano (ADA) is entering a decisive moment as bulls fight to hold the $0.74 support zone and build momentum for a move toward the $0.90 level. After gaining over 68% since its April lows, ADA is showing strong signs of recovery, but it must defend current levels to confirm continuation. This phase is critical, as price action tests a key demand zone that previously triggered significant upside. Related Reading: Bitcoin Consolidates Below ATH – Buying Pressure Weakens As Equities Outperform Adding to the bullish sentiment, on-chain data from Santiment reveals that whales have accumulated over 80 million ADA in the past 48 hours. This surge in large-scale buying activity points to growing confidence among big players, potentially setting the stage for a breakout. Whales often lead major market moves, and their renewed interest in Cardano may be signaling a sustained rally ahead. However, the $0.90 level now acts as a near-term resistance, and reclaiming it will be essential to unlock higher targets. The coming days are likely to be pivotal for ADA’s price structure. If bulls manage to flip this level, the next leg up could bring Cardano back into the spotlight—possibly reigniting broader altcoin enthusiasm in the process. Whale Accumulation Signals Strength: Buyers Push For A Breakout Despite this impressive rebound, ADA remains 43% below its December 2024 highs around $1.32. This gap highlights the cautious optimism that dominates the altcoin landscape. While bulls are gradually regaining control, overall market fear and macroeconomic uncertainty continue to pressure altcoins, many of which are still struggling to push through key resistance levels. ADA is currently consolidating just above the $0.74 level, forming a base that could precede a breakout. Market structure is tightening, and the next move—upward or downward- will likely be sharp. A decisive push above $0.90 would confirm a breakout and likely trigger renewed interest from retail and institutional investors. Fueling this narrative is fresh data from top analyst Ali Martinez, who reported that whales have purchased over 80 million ADA in the last 48 hours. This large-scale accumulation points to increasing confidence among big players and could act as a catalyst for further upside. Whale activity often precedes strong price action, and this development supports the idea that ADA may be on the verge of a significant move. As ADA consolidates near critical support and whale interest grows, market watchers are closely monitoring for signs of continuation. If bulls maintain momentum and break past resistance, Cardano could quickly shift from a consolidation phase to a full-scale rally, potentially reigniting momentum across the altcoin sector. Related Reading: Ethereum Faces Resistance Against Bitcoin – ETH/BTC Bullish Structure In Question Cardano Holds Crucial Support As Bulls Aim For Recovery Cardano is currently trading around $0.74, testing a key support zone after failing to hold above the $0.80 mark. The chart shows a strong surge earlier in May that brought ADA to local highs near $0.90, but since then, the price has retraced and is now consolidating just above its 200-day EMA (around $0.71). This level is acting as dynamic support and could be critical for the next move.   The price structure suggests ADA is in a decisive phase. A breakdown below the EMA and the horizontal support around $0.72 could expose the token to a deeper retracement toward previous consolidation zones. On the other hand, reclaiming $0.80 would invalidate the bearish scenario and signal a potential push toward $0.90 and eventually $1.00—an area that marks strong historical resistance. Volume has declined slightly during the recent pullback, suggesting the retracement may be driven more by profit-taking than panic selling. The 200 SMA above at $0.80 remains a key target to watch for bullish continuation. Related Reading: Dogecoin Whales Accumulate 1 Billion DOGE In A Month: Fueling Price Surge Speculation If bulls can defend current levels and generate renewed buying momentum, ADA could resume its upward trend and break the current range, setting the stage for a retest of major resistance levels in the weeks ahead. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Cardano (ADA) is flashing mixed signals as its market structure hints at an imminent short-term price crash. While bearish indicators suggest a possible decline, a crypto analyst reveals that the broader trend remains intact, with technical patterns supporting the potential for a rally toward the $0.9 mark. Cardano Price Crash Incoming TradingView Crypto analyst SiDec has released a bearish price forecast for Cardano, anticipating a significant correction toward the $0.75 area in the coming days. This cautious outlook is based on detailed analysis using Elliott Wave Theory, Fibonacci tools, and critical price action zones.  Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Releases Next Potential Targets For Cardano, Is $1 ADA Still Possible? SiDec has stated that ADA’s price continues to consolidate after completing a 5-wave impulse move, signaling the end of its upward momentum. Following this strong impulse rally, the cryptocurrency is now exhibiting a classic Elliott Wave behavior, transitioning into a textbook ABC corrective pattern.  The cryptocurrency first experienced a pull-back, labeled as Wave A on the price chart, followed by a temporary recovery in Wave B. According to SiDec, Wave C is expected to complete the retracement pattern, with ADA’s final downward move nearing its end.  Currently, technical indicators and price action point to the $0.705 region as a high-probability long entry zone. The TradingView analyst also clarifies where ADA might find solid support during this corrective phase using Fibonacci Retracement zones. The 50% retracement level of the entire bullish 5-wave impulse is positioned approximately at $0.7534 — a critical price point that coincides closely with ADA’s previous price swing at $0.746. This former resistance level has yet to be revisited, making it a natural support candidate.  The analysis further identifies a 1:1 ABC extension for the anticipated correction in ADA, placing Wave C’s potential crash target around $0.7492. This also creates a tight cluster of technical indicators in the range of roughly $0.75, indicating a strong support zone.  Further supporting this level, the daily 21 Exponential Moving Average (EMA) stands at $0.7455, while the daily 21 Simple Moving Average (SMA) is slightly lower at $0.7347. SiDec has also identified the Point of Control (POC), which marks the price with the highest volume, near $0.7318.  The analyst further highlights that Cardano’s anchored Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) resides within the $0.75 support zone. At the same time, the Pitchfork tool’s golden pocket aligns dynamically as support around the same area.  ADA Price Path To $0.92 Holds Firm While SiDec eyes a potential crash to new lows for ADA in the near term, the analyst’s chart also shows a green zone, with a projected bullish bounce drawn. Following its Wave C crash, Cardano is expected to rebound and approach the $0.92 level.  Related Reading: Cardano Price Set For 300% Explosion With Major Bullish Impulse The TradingView analyst has advised caution around this area, as $0.92 acts as a significant resistance zone and coincides with a prior liquidity zone that could trigger rejection or profit-taking.  SiDec has emphasized that the risk-to-reward ratio around this area will only become favorable once there is clear confirmation, such as an SFP, a bearish engulfing candle, or visible divergence. Overall, if the $0.75 support zone holds, Cardano, which is currently trading at $0.78, could be positioned for a strong recovery toward $0.92 and beyond. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

Cardano (ADA) is trading at a critical juncture after several days of sideways consolidation around the $0.70 level. While bulls have attempted to defend this zone, upward momentum has faded, and selling pressure is beginning to mount. The market appears hesitant, with traders uncertain about the next directional move amid growing volatility across the crypto space. Related Reading: Ethereum Breaks Massive Downtrend Price Structure – Momentum Shift? Crypto analyst Ali Martinez recently shared a technical analysis indicating that Cardano has been rejected at the top of its descending channel. This key resistance trendline has capped multiple rally attempts in recent months. This rejection suggests that ADA may be poised for another leg down, especially if broader market sentiment continues to weaken. If the current pressure persists and bulls fail to reclaim higher levels, Cardano could be on track to retest lower support zones. With momentum fading and technical rejection in play, the coming days could determine whether Cardano stabilizes or faces deeper downside in the short term. Traders and investors are advised to watch closely as ADA teeters on the edge of a potential breakdown. Cardano Faces Pullback After Rallying 40% From April Lows Cardano is trading at its lowest level in two weeks, following a failed attempt to reclaim higher supply zones near the top of its descending channel. After gaining over 40% from its early April lows, ADA showed strong signs of a potential trend reversal. However, recent price action has stalled, and the altcoin now finds itself under renewed selling pressure as broader market uncertainty weighs on momentum. Martinez highlighted that Cardano was recently rejected at the upper boundary of its descending channel—a technical level that has acted as resistance for months. This rejection has opened the door to a possible move lower, with downside targets at $0.63 and $0.54 if bearish pressure continues to mount. These levels coincide with previous demand zones and could serve as critical support for a potential rebound. Despite the short-term weakness, Cardano’s longer-term setup still holds promise. The sharp recovery in April demonstrated strong interest from buyers, and if ADA can reclaim resistance near $0.75–$0.80, the rally could quickly regain traction. Until then, the market remains in a wait-and-see mode. Meanwhile, macroeconomic tensions—from global trade disputes to uncertainty over US monetary policy—continue to drive volatility across financial markets. The entire crypto sector is currently ranging below key resistance levels, and Cardano is no exception. For now, ADA traders are watching closely to see whether the current pullback leads to deeper losses or offers a new entry point ahead of the next leg up. The next few days will be pivotal in defining the direction of Cardano’s price action. Related Reading: Avalanche Bounces Off Key Price Level: Top Indicator Flashes A Buy Signal ADA Price Analysis: Testing Crucial Demand Cardano is currently trading at $0.6563, marking its lowest level in two weeks and signaling growing bearish momentum. After consolidating near $0.70, the price failed to reclaim the 200-day EMA at $0.7101 and remains well below the 200-day SMA at $0.7797. This rejection from both long-term moving averages reflects weak bullish conviction and confirms that ADA is still trading within a broader downtrend. Volume has remained relatively flat during the recent dip, suggesting a lack of strong buyer support at current levels. The price structure also shows ADA struggling to establish higher lows, which raises the risk of a deeper retracement. If selling pressure continues, ADA could move toward the next key support around $0.63. A breakdown below that level could expose the market to further downside toward $0.54, aligning with the lower boundary of the descending channel identified by analysts like Ali Martinez. Related Reading: Ethereum Tests Critical Range: Breakout Or Breakdown? To regain bullish momentum, Cardano must break back above $0.70 and hold it as support. Until that happens, the bias remains to the downside. For now, traders should closely monitor volume shifts and broader market sentiment, as ADA teeters on the edge of a potential breakdown within its long-term bearish structure. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Cardano has surged more than 40% from its early April lows, signaling renewed bullish interest across the altcoin space. As the broader crypto market faces macroeconomic uncertainty and consolidates just below major resistance levels, ADA is now entering a critical phase. Price action remains range-bound, but sentiment is shifting as investors eye key technical patterns that could define the next move. Related Reading: $380M In Ethereum Leaves Exchanges In 7 Days – Accumulation Trend Accelerates Top analyst Carl Runefelt recently highlighted that Cardano is consolidating within a symmetrical triangle on the 4-hour chart—a pattern often preceding sharp breakouts. This technical formation suggests that ADA is coiling for a decisive move, with bulls and bears battling for short-term control. The current range continues to tighten over the weekend, with volatility expected to return once a breakout direction is confirmed. A move above $0.7730 would indicate bullish continuation and potentially trigger another leg up toward the $0.85–$0.90 zone. On the flip side, losing support near $0.6280 could spark a broader correction. As long as ADA holds its structure and stays above key moving averages, the bullish trend remains intact. Cardano Set For Breakout As Buyers Regain Short-Term Control Cardano is showing signs of strength despite trading in a tight consolidation range just below the $0.75 mark. After gaining over 40% from its early April lows, ADA has entered a crucial phase, with bulls gradually regaining control. The recent price action suggests that a breakout could be on the horizon, especially if ADA maintains its current support levels and builds further momentum. For the past few days, Cardano has traded sideways, struggling to break above the $0.75 resistance level. While this range-bound movement has frustrated some traders, it also reflects market stability, a common precursor to large directional moves. If bulls manage to push ADA above the $0.7730 resistance, a sustained rally could follow, potentially targeting the $0.85 and even $0.90 zones. Runefelt shared technical insights showing that Cardano is forming a 4-hour symmetrical triangle, a structure that often precedes sharp breakouts. The apex of the triangle is nearing, meaning a decisive move is likely within the next few sessions. The key bullish breakout level remains at $0.7730. On the flip side, a breakdown below the $0.6280 support would invalidate the bullish structure and could trigger a broader retracement. Overall, Cardano remains well-positioned for upside if it can reclaim resistance and confirm a breakout. Bulls will need to step in decisively to avoid a fakeout or extended consolidation. As the broader crypto market consolidates near highs, ADA’s setup is one of the more promising among large-cap altcoins. The next move could set the tone for Cardano’s trend in the weeks ahead. Related Reading: Cardano Whales Accumulated 410 Million ADA In April – Breakout Coming? ADA Price Analysis: Consolidation Continues Cardano (ADA) is currently trading at $0.6963, consolidating just below the 200-day moving average (SMA) at $0.7766 and slightly under the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $0.7113. This tight compression suggests a pivotal moment is near, especially as ADA attempts to hold its ground above the $0.67 short-term support. Price action on the daily chart shows that ADA has been coiling in a narrow range following its 40% rebound from April lows. Despite the broader market showing strength, ADA hasn’t yet managed to break above the confluence of moving averages overhead—a necessary step to flip the market structure decisively bullish. The $0.77-$0.78 level remains the critical resistance to reclaim. A daily close above this zone could validate a breakout and push ADA toward the psychological $1.00 mark, last tested in early January. Related Reading: SUI Hype Grows As Price Action Points To A Rally: $4 Level In Focus Volume has been relatively muted during this consolidation, which typically precedes a major move. On the downside, losing the $0.67 level would be a bearish signal and could open the door to a retest of $0.62 or even $0.58. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

According to Gowanus Monster in a recent post on X, Cardano (ADA) appears to be carving out an inverse Head and Shoulders (H&S) bottom formation on the daily chart—an increasingly credible signal that could mark a major shift in its price trend. This bullish reversal structure, which features a lower low (head) flanked by two higher lows (shoulders), is typically seen near the end of a downtrend and often precedes a sustained upside move. If the price continues to respect the formation and approaches the neckline with increasing volume, it could set the stage for a breakout. Such a move would serve as a strong bullish confirmation and may kick off a meaningful upward trend. Neckline Break Confirmation: The Key To Validating The Bullish Reversal One of the most crucial elements underscored in the Gowanus Monster detailed analysis is the well-established downtrend that precedes the formation, an essential criterion for a valid bullish reversal.  Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Bulls Push for Breakout — Is a Sharp Rally Next? Adding further credibility to the setup, Gowanus Monster pointed out the notable symmetry of the pattern. The left and right shoulders are well balanced in height and duration, a classic trait of a bottom. This kind of proportionality enhances visual clarity and increases the likelihood that the pattern will resolve to the upside. Historical data shows that symmetrical structures often have higher breakout success rates, which strengthens confidence in this particular scenario for Cardano. He also emphasized the importance of the outer neckline, currently positioned near the $0.774 level. This key resistance zone is even more significant because it aligns with the 200-day moving average. The convergence of the neckline and the 200MA creates a technical inflection point that could determine the next phase of ADA’s price action. According to Gowanus Monster, a daily close above the neckline and the 200-day MA would confirm the inverse Head and Shoulders pattern and serve as a strong breakout signal from bearish to bullish. Until that confirmation occurs, traders are advised to stay alert and watch how ADA behaves around this pivotal level, as failure to break through could delay or invalidate the bullish scenario. Inverse Head And Shoulders Price Target For Cardano Conclusively, Gowanus stated that once this breakout is confirmed, it could result in a potential upside target near the $0.98 mark. This level isn’t arbitrary; it reflects the approximate height of the pattern added to the breakout point, offering a realistic price objective based on historical chart behavior. Related Reading: Cardano Price Could Be Set For 100% Rally As This Bullish Triangle Has Formed On The Daily Timeframe Reaching $0.98 would mark a significant recovery from Cardano’s recent lows and attract renewed investor interest. Such a move may re-establish bullish sentiment in the Cardano dynamics, particularly if it coincides with rising volume and improving market conditions. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com