In a series of scathing social media posts, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of the Cardano (ADA) blockchain, has sharply criticized the Democratic Party’s stance on the crypto industry, particularly the actions and perceived intentions of Vice President Kamala Harris. Hoskinson’s criticism stems from a perceived lack of clear, tangible support for the crypto ecosystem from […]
The excitement continues to build within the Cardano (ADA) community as the highly anticipated Chang hard fork gets ready to launch. Ahead of the upcoming upgrade, ADA, the native token of the Cardano ecosystem, has exploded by over 52% in this key metric. Cardano Releases Date For Chang Upgrade Intersect, a member-based organization for the Cardano ecosystem, took to X (formerly Twitter) on August 20 to provide comprehensive details and updates on the Chang hard fork. The organization has unveiled key dates for the Chang upgrade launch, highlighting that the majority of preparations are already finalized. Related Reading: Ethereum Metrics Turn Positive: Can This Drive A New ATH Above $5,000? According to Intersect, the Chang hard fork group held a meeting recently to review and discuss the progress of the project’s desired thresholds and to gather valuable feedback from the Cardano community. With most of the preparations complete, they have proposed the first set of dates for the hard fork on the production mainnet. The target date for “the Chang #1 hard fork” is set for Tuesday, August 27. However, a final decision on whether or not to proceed with this date will be made on Friday, August 23. The official date has been decided based on the readiness of certain key metrics, which have shown steady progress over the past weeks. Intersect disclosed that the Chang hard fork group has verified and confirmed that the key components and tooling for the upgrade are set. This includes readiness of the Stake Pool Operator (SPO), exchange liquidity, and updates from Decentralized Applications (DApps). The team has affirmed that all components have exceeded expectations. Furthermore, intersect noted that the formal process for initiating the hard fork will begin with a four-day lead time to conclude all necessary governance actions and approvals. In the case of a change of dates, the Chang hard fork team has revealed that the next appropriate window for the upgrade would be on September 3, 2024. However, for now, all current indications suggest that August 27 is the most viable date for the Chang hard fork launch. In preparation, pre-production will be a hard fork on August 22. ADA Surges Over 52% In A Key Metric On August 21, Cardano’s native token, ADA, witnessed an unprecedented rise in overall trading volume. Coinglass reports that the cryptocurrency jumped over 54% at the time, underscoring the rising trading activity and interest from investors. This unexpected volume increase could be signaling a shift in Cardano’s price dynamics. Over the past months, the price of ADA has been on a seemingly never ending consolidation phase. However with its surging volume, the cryptocurrency may be indicating a potential end to its price stagnation. Related Reading: Historical Data Suggests Bitcoin Could Rise 1,000%, Here’s Why Although ADA’s volume rose above 54% previously, the cryptocurrency’s current trading volume is up by 36.21%, at around $428.88 million, according to Coinglass. ADA’s open interest is also witnessing a slight upward momentum, increasing by 4.66%. Including the upcoming Chang upgrade, these positive changes in the cryptocurrency’s metrics could be fueling Cardano’s recent price increase in the last 24 hours. CoinMarketCap data shows that ADA’s price has jumped 4.74% and is presently trading at $0.368. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The spot Bitcoin ETFs have continued to attract inflows, suggesting that the long-term bullish view remains intact.
Intersect, a key member-based organization dedicated to the Cardano ecosystem, has announced the official timeline for the upcoming Chang hard fork via X. This update is pivotal in the ongoing development of the Cardano network, aimed at enhancing protocol efficiency and governance mechanisms. Cardano Chang Hard Fork To Roll Out On August 27 The announcement […]
At the peak of the 2020 to 2021 bull run, ADA, the native token of Cardano, rose to $3 in August. Interestingly, developers activated smart contracts around the top of this cycle after completing the Alonzo hard fork, ushering in the Goguen phase. Did Alonzo And Smart Contracts Kill ADA? However, as Atomic Wallet analysts note, ADA has been on a downtrend since then, crumbling by over 90% over the years at the time of writing. ADA is changing hands at $0.32 when writing, finding immediate support at around $0.30, a psychological number. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sees Momentum In Hashrate Despite Failure To Beat $60,000 Resistance Though traders are optimistic about what lies ahead, the turn of events over the last three years could suggest that the activation of smart contracts on Cardano did “kill” the coin’s valuation. The plummeting prices, made worse by the 2022 crypto winter, mean those who bought in August 2021 are holding mud. Whether ADA will recover in the coming weeks and rewind losses of 2022 remains to be seen. What’s clear is that the activation of the Alonzo hard fork and the start of the Goguen era was a key milestone for Cardano. The transition was crucial considering that before September 2021, developers couldn’t deploy dApps and take on Ethereum and competing properties supporting smart contracts. For years, since the genesis block, Cardano developers have been accused of delaying the process while using billions for development. After Alonzo, users can, even now, create complex smart contracts using Plutus scripts and run dApps. Like other blockchains, all fees are payable in ADA, the native token. Over the years, Cardano has grown its ecosystem, looking at the total value locked (TVL). According to DeFiLlama, DeFi protocols on Cardano, active after Alonzo, now manage over $177 million in assets. Though relatively low compared to those in Ethereum and the BNB Chain, developers took advantage of smart contracts and built solutions on the network. Cardano Transitioning To Voltaire: Will Things Change? The current disconnect between ADA valuation and the expectation of coin holders post-Goguen is a concern. It is so especially as Cardano completes the Basho stage, moving to Voltaire, the final phase of the platform’s development. Related Reading: Will Ethereum Reach Over $3,000 In September? Analyst Bets On 80% Odds Voltaire focuses on making Cardano governance decentralized. Here, ADA will have more utility, allowing holders to vote on proposals and directly helping improve the network. Additionally, there will be a treasury for funding projects deploying on Cardano. So far, the Chang hard fork is in progress, with roughly 33% of all stake pool operators (SPOs) ready. Meanwhile, ADA remains under immense selling pressure and could plunge to 2023 lows of around $0.22 if buyers don’t step in. If prices rise above $0.50, bulls will likely push ADA toward March 2024 highs. Feature image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
ADA falls from the top 10 list of largest cryptocurrencies as competing blockchains see an uptick in users.
The crypto market has witnessed a substantial surge in the Cardano trading volume over the last 24 hours. Yet, the blockchain’s native token, ADA, has failed to deliver a proportional price increase. Bullish Cardano Volume Data According to data from the information platform CoinGlass, Cardano, currently the 11th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced a 150% surge in trading volume in the 24 hours, amounting to approximately $477 million. Related Reading: Silk Road Bitcoin Are ‘Almost Certainly’ Sold By US Gov, Claims Lawyer CoinGecko’s data also corroborates this trend, revealing a substantial 67% increase in Cardano’s trading volume compared to the previous day’s figures, which stood at $358 million. However, this surge in trading activity has yet to translate into a corresponding rise in ADA’s price performance. The data paints a rather grim picture for ADA holders. CoinGecko’s figures indicate that the token is currently trading at a price that is 89% lower than its all-time high of $3.09, which was recorded during the 2021 bull run. The bearish sentiment also extends to shorter time frames, with ADA recording losses of 4.1% in the 24 hours, 10% in the past two weeks, and a staggering 30% in the last month alone. This showcases investors’ bearish sentiment in the token, coupled with the broader market fears and lack of bullish momentum that has embroiled ADA’s price in a significant bearish phase. However, not all hope is lost for Cardano enthusiasts. Potential Upside For ADA’s Price Crypto analyst “Trend Rider” suggests that the current price action presents an opportunity for investors to capitalize on potential upside. The analyst points to a critical level of $0.69, which, if breached, could signal the beginning of an uptrend for ADA. The analyst stated: Yes, the price action is undeniably weak right now, but this isn’t about conceding defeat. Instead, let’s use this moment to our advantage by identifying key levels where ADA could make a strong comeback. The critical level to watch? $0.69. This marks the entry into an uptrend channel. The last time ADA broke in here, it skyrocketed from $0.02 to $3. Related Reading: MATIC Set For Rebranding In Early September: Will Polygon Prices Recover After Sinking 65%? Despite the analyst’s optimism, the path to the $0.69 level appears challenging for ADA. The token has encountered a significant obstacle at the $0.3538 mark, which has prevented a surge to higher levels and tackled the token’s 200-day and 50-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), represented by the yellow and blue lines on the daily chart, respectively. These key technical indicators have previously been crucial support for the ADA price. Still, since the market-wide correction that began in April, the token has been trading well below these EMAs. Consequently, in the near term, the price must surpass the $0.3856 mark, where the 200-day EMA is currently placed, before any potential short-term uptrend materializes. At the time of writing, the ADA price stands at $0.3251. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin is finding it difficult to rise above the overhead moving averages, indicating that the bears are trying to flip the level into resistance.
Bitcoin is finding it difficult to rise above the overhead moving averages, indicating that the bears are trying to flip the level into resistance.
The S&P 500 Index is extending its recovery, boosting buying in Bitcoin and select altcoins in the near term.
Bitcoin’s recovery bounce is losing steam, indicating that the bears remain active at higher levels.
Global equity markets witnessed a massive sell-off, pulling Bitcoin and several major cryptocurrencies to unexpected lows.
The sell-off in the global stock markets is casting a bearish shadow on the cryptocurrency markets, signaling near-term weakness.
The sell-off in the global stock markets is casting a bearish shadow on the cryptocurrency markets, signaling near-term weakness.
In a scathing criticism, Brad Garlinghouse, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of financial giant, Ripple, has publicly condemned the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its sudden retracement from the legal tussle with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The Ripple Chief in his criticism of the SEC’s strategy charged that the regulatory […]
Cardano is at a significant milestone with the impending Chang hard fork. This pivotal moment follows the recent upgrade of its node validation software before the upgrade goes live. As the Cardano ecosystem gears up for this major update, the network is experiencing a surge in activity that could determine its trajectory in the coming weeks. Amidst this heightened activity, Cardano’s cryptocurrency, ADA, has demonstrated an interesting price performance. ADA has seen positive price action in the past 24 hours, reflecting growing market optimism. This uptick in price comes on the heels of increasing transaction volumes, particularly from whales or large ADA holders. According to recent on-chain data, this cohort of traders has significantly ramped up their transactions, with transaction volume recently reaching a peak of 17 billion ADA tokens. Whales Making Moves This movement from large holders was noted on IntoTheBlock’s dashboard through a metric which follows the number and volume of transactions greater than $100,000 in a 24-hour period. Interestingly, this metric shows that the number of large transactions has been on a decline since the beginning of the week. However, an activity spike created a trading volume of 17.78 billion ADA on Friday, coming to $7 billion worth of tokens exchanged among whale addresses. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Remains Strongest Compared To Bitcoin And Ethereum, Here’s Why The increase in activity continues to linger, with 15.43 billion ADA tokens worth $6.28 billion moved among large holders in the past 24 hours. While the surge in activity and trading volume could also be large transfers to crypto exchanges for potential selloffs, on-chain data suggests otherwise. Insights from IntoTheBlock’s Large Holders Inflow metric reveal that ADA whales have been rapidly accumulating tokens instead. This metric specifically tracks the influx of ADA tokens into wallets that hold at least 0.1% of the circulating supply, providing a clear picture of large holder behavior. The data shows that these wallets have experienced a 579% increase in inflows over the past seven days and a 173% increase over the past 30 days. This significant accumulation has led to a corresponding rise in net flow, which accounts for both the inflow and outflow of tokens from large addresses. Specifically, there has been a staggering 720.62% increase in net flow over the last seven days and an even more dramatic 2580% increase over the past 30 days. Cardano Recovery Imminent? These figures suggest that large holders are not only acquiring more ADA but are also retaining their holdings, resulting in a substantial net positive flow. This trend reflects a strong accumulation phase among ADA whales, indicating their growing confidence and long-term commitment to the Cardano network. Related Reading: Can Dogecoin Replicate Its 2021 18,000% Run? Here’s What The Chart Says Much of this accumulation can be attributed to the upcoming Cardano hard fork, which will herald the Voltaire era. Voltaire is the last phase of Cardano’s original roadmap in creating a fully decentralized blockchain ecosystem. As the Chang hard fork approaches, the crypto community is closely monitoring these developments, anticipating how they will influence the overall landscape of the Cardano network and its market performance. Additionally, there are rumors that Cardano might be the next cryptocurrency to secure its own Spot ETFs following the recent approval of Spot Ethereum ETFs. At the time of writing, Cardano is trading at $0.4171, up by 1% in the past 24 hours. The next feasible step is breaking above $0.42. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Cardano (ADA) is currently in a pronounced seven-day decline, which was exacerbated by a fresh descent below the $0.41 mark. This decline is part of a broader trend observed across many altcoins, which have reacted negatively to Ethereum’s significant drop in the last 24 hours. The decline represents a correction from a bullish run that began earlier in the month, during which ADA holders saw good gains. Consequently, this up-and-down movement has created some critical support and resistance levels for ADA, which will be crucial for investors to monitor in the coming days. The market sentiment has shifted considerably, and traders are now focusing on these key levels to gauge whether ADA might rebound or continue its downward trajectory. Important Price Levels For ADA At the time of writing, Cardano is trading at $0.3963 and has corrected by 11.6% from a peak of $0.4485 in the past 48 hours. Zooming out on a monthly timeframe shows that the cryptocurrency is merely correcting after a strong bullish run. During this run, ADA surged from $0.3213 to $0.4545 within a week, representing an impressive increase of 41.5%. However, the $0.45 level acted as a significant resistance point, causing ADA to reverse and enter a consolidation phase between $0.45 and $0.40, which was followed by a recent breakdown below the support. Related Reading: Will Bitcoin Reach A New All-Time High? Crypto Analyst Reveals Why $90,000 Is Possible According to a technical analysis by a crypto analyst, this consolidation movement created a pattern similar to a small bullish flag, and a breakout above $0.45 to the upside could push ADA to $0.6. This suggests that ADA could soon bounce back up on a support level and resume its uptrend. On the other hand, analyzing ADA’s price movement suggests a break to the downside could push it to as low as a final key support level at $0.32 and cancel all of the gains it made earlier in the month. However, this is less likely to happen in the short term, as ADA now finds itself hovering around the $0.40 price level. What’s Next For Cardano? According to blockchain analytics firm Santiment, Cardano (ADA) is one of three cryptocurrencies with significantly negative funding rates on major exchanges. However, Santiment suggests that this may not be entirely detrimental. The heavily negative funding rates indicate a high probability of a price boost from the potential liquidation of short positions. Related Reading: Golden Cross Appears On XRP Price Chart, Factors That Could Drive A Fresh Rally Over the past five weeks, Cardano has been consistently shorted on exchanges. Should these shorts be liquidated by even a minor price increase, it could trigger a substantial price surge. This liquidation could act as a catalyst, propelling ADA’s value on an extended surge above $0.6. A potential catalyst for a price increase could be the highly anticipated Chang Hard Fork upgrade to the Cardano blockchain. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Cardano has been under pressure and selling off in the past four months. From the ADAUSDT daily chart, it is evident that bears have been in control. After peaking in March, prices plunged by as much as 60% before finding support in mid-July. Since then, ADA has recovered slightly, but bears have not relentred, especially this week. So far, ADA is still 50% after the spike in March. This set of conditions could explain traders’ bearish stance on multiple perpetual trading platforms like Binance and OKX. The slip in ADA prices and the alignment of the trend to be bearish from March explain why the funding rate is negative and continues to increase. Time To Buy ADA Despite Extremely High Negative Funding Rates? Even so, not everyone is extremely bearish. Santiment analysts note that despite this state of affairs, ADA prices could, if anything, recover unexpectedly. They explained that the recent spike in negative funding rates, pointing to heightened selling activity, could offer a contrarian opportunity for aggressive traders. Related Reading: End Of The Road? Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Sees Massive 80.3% Crash In Active Accounts Historically, Santiment analysts explained that prices tend to recover sharply in the sessions ahead whenever an asset is extremely sold, as is the case with ADA. Rapidly expanding prices tend to trigger a short squeeze, forcing sellers to buy at a higher price and fanning the uptrend. Nonetheless, this is not always the case, and this contrarian strategy should be taken cautiously. When a given asset is perceived as “extremely oversold,” prices can often dip even as analysts expect a recovery. This may mean traders are unconvinced that the asset has what it takes to recover in the wave of intense selling pressure. In this case, traders have to stay safe and align with the primary trend—bearish. Cardano Whales Staying Away Ahead Of The Chang Hard Fork So far, parallel data from IntoTheBlock points to waning investor confidence. According to data, there has been a drop in whale inflow, a dent to the expected optimism. Still, this can be attributed to portfolio rebalancing that might impact inflows, among other factors. It remains to be seen how ADA will perform in the coming days. The Cardano development team is preparing for the Chang hard fork, which is set to conclude by the end of July. Related Reading: Could Bitcoin Soar To $100,000 With Trump Back In The White House? This upgrade will decentralize the smart contracts platform by introducing elected delegate representatives tasked with shaping the Cardano constitution. The successful implementation of Chang will usher in the final development phase of Cardano, Voltaire. In turn, this effectively decentralized the network, similar to Ethereum. Feature image from iStock, chart from TradingView
The cryptocurrency market has seen a recent downturn, with Cardano (ADA) experiencing a notable decline, dropping below the $0.4233 mark. This drop can be attributed to the recent shift in market sentiment towards a bearish outlook. The critical question now is whether this bearish momentum will continue or if a potential rebound is on the horizon. This article examines the current market position and technical indicators to offer a comprehensive analysis of the impact of ADA’s price falling below $0.4233. It also evaluates whether this negative momentum will persist or if a potential reversal is on the horizon. In the past day, the price of Cardano has dropped by 5.45%, trading at roughly $0.396 at the time of writing. The cryptocurrency has more than $14 billion in market value and $376 million in trading volume. Over the past day, there has been a 5.35% decrease in ADA’s market capitalization and a 7.32% rise in trading volume. Current Market Overview: ADA’s Recent Decline On the 4-hour chart, the price of ADA is currently bearish and trading below the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) after successfully dropping below $0.4233. It is also important to note that after this break, Cardano has been on a bearish trajectory toward the $0.3389 support level. Also, the signal line of the 4-hour Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator has fallen below 50%. This decline suggests that ADA could continue its current bearish trend toward the $0.3389 support level. On the 1-day chart, it’s evident that ADA’s price is currently bearish and has significantly fallen below both the 100-day SMA and the $0.4233 support level. Since breaking below the $0.4233 support mark, Cardano has consistently maintained a bearish trajectory toward the $0.3389 support level and will potentially continue in this trend for a while. Finally, it can be observed that the signal line of the 1-day RSI indicator has also dropped below 50% and is currently heading toward the oversold zone. This position of the RSI indicator suggests a potential further decline for ADA. Potential Scenarios: Will Cardano Rebound Or Continue Downward? If Cardano can sustain its current bearish momentum to reach the $0.3389 support mark and close below, the price may continue to move downward to test the $0.2388 support level. Should this level be breached, the digital asset may experience further price drop toward other lower ranges. Conversely, if ADA’s price rebounds at the $0.3389 support level, it could start to move upward again, heading toward the $0.4233 target. Additionally, when ADA breaks above this level, the crypto asset could see further price gains, testing the $0.5229 resistance level and possibly moving towards even higher levels. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto exchange OKX has revealed plans to delist trading pairs for several crypto tokens, including Cardano (ADA), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and XRP. This follows a performance check by the crypto exchange, which shows that these trading pairs aren’t meeting up to expectations. OKX To Delist These Trading Pairs OKX announced in a blog post that […]
Despite the crypto market recovery, a large number of Cardano holders are still nursing losses, leading to speculations as to why this is the case. Data from IntoTheBlock shows that the altcoin is the worst performer in terms of profitability when it comes to the top 10 largest cryptocurrency by market cap, disappointing holders and long-term believers. Cardano Profitability Sits At Only 15% The Cardano profitability has remained low since the market crash of 2022 and even with the market recovery, the majority of investors are still underwater on their investments. This comes as the ADA price has failed to follow the market trend, beaten down at major resistances such as $0.6. and $0.7. Related Reading: Why Did The German Government Sell Off 50,000 Bitcoin In 2 Weeks Currently, IntoTheBlock data shows that only 25% of all Cardano owners are seeing any profit. On the flip side, the vast majority of 66% are currently out of the money, meaning they are in losses. The remaining 9% are sitting at neutral, meaning they are currently at breakeven as the current price is the same as the price the coins were last moved at. With around 4.5 million Cardano holders, this means that only 1.11 million holders are seeing any kind of profit on their holdings. 2.96 million addresses are currently sitting at losses and 397,740 addresses are those sitting at breakeven. From here, if the price were to fall below $0.35 again, another 138,000 addresses will be plunged into losses, further widening the profitability gap. However, if the ADA price successfully moves above $0.47, it will send a fritter 85,590 addresses back into profit. Comparing The Profitability Of Top Cryptocurrencies To show how far behind Cardano is in terms of profitability, we put it up against other top cryptocurrencies for comparison. The largest cryptocurrency in the space, Bitcoin, is currently seeing 89% of all holders in profit with only 7% seeing losses and 5% at breakeven. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, is seeing 82% of its holders in profit, 12% in losses, and 5% at breakeven. For Dogecoin, the number is also high, with 75% of all wallets in profit, 23% seeing losses, and 3% at breakeven. Related Reading: Prophet Brandon Briggs Predicts XRP Price Explosion To $10,000 This comparison shows just how badly Cardano is performing compared to its fellow large-cap cryptocurrencies. If the ADA price continues to struggle, the profitability gap could continue to widen from this point, plunging even more Cardano investors into the red. At the time of writing, the ADA price is trending at $0.42, with a 4.4% decline in the last day. However, on the weekly chart, it is holding 5.29% gains after a recovery last week. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin turned up sharply and broke above the overhead resistance, indicating the resumption of the upmove toward $70,000.
Bitcoin turned up sharply and broke above the overhead resistance, indicating the resumption of the upmove toward $70,000.
Bitcoin and altcoin traders set their sight on new all-time highs now that BTC price is back above $63,000.
Cardano (ADA) has recorded a significant 20.29% price increase for the past seven days in line with the current green movement for most cryptocurrencies. ADA trading volume has spiked massively since it bottomed out at $0.335 on July 8, allowing it to outperform the majority of the large market-cap cryptocurrencies. For those wondering, ADA’s price surge can primarily be attributed to large on-chain transactions in the past seven days. Cardano Outperforming Many Cryptocurrencies Cardano is currently outperforming the market and could continue to do so throughout the weekend and into the coming week. According to the ADA price chart, the cryptocurrency started its uptick on July 8, while most cryptocurrencies were still experiencing price stagnation. This price uptick coincided with the announcement of crucial updates to the upcoming Chang hard fork which represents a pivotal moment for the Cardano blockchain. Related Reading: Market Strategist Predicts 32% Stock Market Crash, How Will This Affect Crypto? As reported by Bitcoinist, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson noted in an AMA broadcast that the upgrade to node 9.0, which is essential for the Chang hard fork, is nearly complete. This appears to have played a part in the start of the shift toward a positive outlook for ADA. Recent price dynamics indicate ADA has kept up this bullish sentiment, with the bulls now in control. At the time of writing, ADA is trading at $0.4249, representing a 32% increase from the monthly low of $0.3213 recorded on July 5. According to on-chain data from IntoTheBlock, this ADA price surge was accompanied by an increase in whale activity on the Cardano blockchain, which likely contributed to the sustained increase. IntoTheBlock’s data shows that the number of daily transactions greater than $100,000 has increased from 312 transactions on July 7 to 814 transactions on July 12. This is a notable increase of 160% throughout the week. In addition, IntoTheBlock’s “Large Holders Netflow” metric indicates that large holders have increased their holdings by +27.53% in the past seven days. This increase in accumulation by Cardano whales has contributed to a bullish sentiment for ADA, driving the price upward. If this accumulation continues, we could see the large holder netflow flipping into a positive value in the larger 30-day and 90-day timeframes. What’s Next For ADA? In a bullish scenario, Cardano (ADA) could keep up with the price uptick in the coming week, especially with the entire crypto market starting to turn positive. On the other hand, failure to break above minor resistance at $0.43 could open up a bearish scenario, with ADA reversing its gains. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts 2,750% Celestia (TIA) Price Explosion To $188, Here’s The Roadmap ADA’s price movement over the weekend could determine how it performs next week. It may continue upwards after breaking above $0.43 to test another resistance level around $0.515, where there are currently 564,830 ADA addresses waiting to turn a profit. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Cardano price started a steady increase above the $0.3850 resistance. ADA is now eyeing a close above $0.40 to gain bullish momentum. ADA price started a fresh increase and traded above $0.3880. The price is trading above $0.390 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.3935 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it closes above the $0.40 zone. Cardano Price Eyes Steady Increase In the past few sessions, Cardano started a decent increase from the $0.3350 support zone. ADA climbed above the $0.350 and $0.3650 resistance levels, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. It even cleared the $0.3880 resistance and tested $0.4050. A high was formed at $0.4047 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a move below the $0.400 and $0.3980 support levels. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.3577 swing low to the $0.4047 high. ADA price is now trading above $0.380 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.3935 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair. If there is another upward move, the price might face resistance near the $0.400 zone. The first resistance is near $0.4050. The next key resistance might be $0.4250. If there is a close above the $0.4250 resistance, the price could start a strong rally. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $0.450 region. Any more gains might call for a move toward $0.4650. Downside Correction in ADA? If Cardano’s price fails to climb above the $0.400 resistance level, it could start a downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $0.3960 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $0.3810 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.3577 swing low to the $0.4047 high. A downside break below the $0.3810 level could open the doors for a test of $0.3750. The next major support is near the $0.350 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ADA/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for ADA/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.3960 and $0.3810. Major Resistance Levels – $0.4000 and $0.4050.
The Cardano blockchain has been relatively quiet since the beginning of July, alongside an ADA price consolidation. As per on-chain transaction data, Cardano whales have also been relatively quiet since the last week of June. Daily whale inflows have steadied under 5 million ADA since the beginning of the month, save for a recent spike earlier in the week. Particularly, on-chain data from IntoTheBlock indicate a recent 1,218% spike in daily whale inflows, a development that may signal the start of an ADA price uptick. Cardano Sees 1,218% Spike In Major Metric According to the Large Holders Inflow from IntoTheBlock, the Cardano blockchain witnessed a 1,220% surge in whale inflow. As noted earlier, daily inflows into whale wallets have been on a decline since July 5. However, a surge in activity at the beginning of the week resulted in the number of inflows into whale addresses spiking from 14.51 million ADA on July 8 to 110.82 million ADA on July 9. This increase is more noticeable compared to the 2.83 million ADA recorded on July 7, which represents a 3815.9% increase in daily inflows over two days. Related Reading: Ethereum Whale Sparks Sell-Off Rumors With 11,215 ETH Coinbase Deposit The Large Holders Inflow metric tracks the amount of tokens entering into wallets holding at least 0.1% of the circulating supply of ADA. According to data from Coinmarketcap, there are currently 35.87 billion ADA tokens in circulation. Meaning each wallet being tracked by the metric has to possess at least 35.87 million ADA tokens before they can be classified as large holders or whales. According to the ADA holdings distribution, only 0.01% of the total Cardano addresses are within the range of those possessing 10 million to 100 million ADA tokens. However, they control a majority (36.26%) of the coins in circulation, which gives them a say in the overall price movement. Will ADA Price Follow? Whale activity doesn’t just affect prices directly; it can also sway overall market sentiment. When some of these big players make moves, it can either boost confidence or spread fear among other whales and retail investors. Related Reading: Bitcoin Forms Double Top Pattern On 4-Hour Chart, Analyst Reveals Targets Recent bearish sentiment saw ADA hit a nine-month low of $0.3211, but it has rebounded and is now on the verge of reversing into a positive percentage in a seven-day timeframe. At the time of writing, ADA is trading at $0.3936, which has been up by 2.25% in the past 24 hours. As a result of this short-term price increase, ADA has been driven out of a falling wedge formation on the price chart, which might ultimately result in a 70% surge above the $1 threshold. On the development side, the Cardano blockchain, which was recently accused of being a dead coin, is about to launch an upgrade to its network. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Amid the recent downturn in the global crypto market, a recent Crypto Banter Dylan’s Trading Show session has caught the eye with some bold claims regarding what comes next for Solana and Ethereum and some negative sentiment on XRP and ADA. Over the past years, crypto analysts in the industry have been discovering and analyzing patterns in the market because this could help them predict future directions. So far, a decrease in Bitcoin‘s dominance is considered good for altcoins. According to the Crypto Banter Show analyst, this change could potentially signal more diversified investing in altcoins and a market bullishness towards lesser-known chains. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin Could Reach $100,000, But What About Altcoins? Focus on Growth: Altcoins to Watch Despite the caution against investing in what is labeled ‘dead coins’ like XRP and ADA, Dylan’s Trading Show analyst expressed a more optimistic outlook for coins such as Solana and Ethereum. The analyst noted that if Bitcoin loses dominance, a series of massive moves upward could be in store for these altcoins. In particular, he forecasts that Solana could find support levels around $137 to $139 should the market continue its current momentum without breaking key technical barriers. As for Ethereum, the analyst discloses that ETH is approaching a critical juncture at the 200-day Moving Average (MA). If Ethereum breaks through and holds this level, it will trigger a domino effect to the upside, positively impacting small-cap altcoins. Should You Stay Away From XRP and ADA? While the analyst has mentioned XRP and ADA as “dead coins”— which means they might not have much potential for growth in the near term, it is worth noting that these assets are still seeing their share of optimism and bullishness from their respective community. Earlier today, an analyst revealed the potential for XRP to experience a massive rally due to the emergence of “one of the tightest monthly Bollinger Band squeezes in its history.” According to the analyst, the last time this indicator was seen, “XRP shot up 60,000%.” On the other hand, ADA is on the cusp of a new development with the upcoming Chang Hard Fork. IntoTheBlock states, “before its previous hard fork in 2021, ADA surged 130%, from $1.35 to $3.10 in just a month.” This signals a possible price surge for ADA, reminiscent of past gains following significant updates or forks within the blockchain. Related Reading: XRP Set To Skyrocket 60,000% On Tightest Bollinger Bands Ever: Analyst Overall, the updates above from the assets suggest potential upcoming volatility and price increases for both XRP and ADA, contradicting the analyst’s view that they are “dead coins.” Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
In an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session broadcast live from Wyoming, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, provided an eagerly awaited update on the progress of Cardano and the upcoming Chang hard fork. Speaking from his ranch, he described the ongoing efforts and milestones reached in what has been a significant journey for the blockchain […]
Crypto analyst Ben Armstrong, popularly known as ‘Bitboy Crypto’ has ignited controversy by declaring Cardano (ADA)and Polkadot (DOT), “dead to institutions.” His brash statement has drawn substantial backlash from the crypto community, with many members vehemently opposing his criticizing remarks. Analyst Calls Cardano, Polkadot Dead In an X (formerly Twitter) post on July 3, Armstrong […]