Cardano (ADA) has seen a massive rally in the last few weeks, surging over 81% in the past fourteen days. As the cryptocurrency continues breaking past key levels, a renowned crypto analyst highlighted its potential 2,000% climb. Related Reading: Analysts Bullish On Dogwifhat (WIF) $5 Target As Price Retests $4 Resistance Cardano To Hit $6 By Q3 2025 Crypto analyst Ali Martinez forecasted that Cardano might hit the $6 mark by September 2025. Earlier this year, the analyst noted that ADA’s chart reassembled a pattern similar to 2020, which suggests that the cryptocurrency could experience a rally like 2020-2021’s bull run. Per the post, ADA broke out from its two-year consolidation in early 2020 before retracing 75% and consolidating for most of the year. By November 2020, the token bounced from the accumulation range and started its massive 4,000% rally, which lasted around nine months. This year, Cardano has seen a similar move during the first leg of the cycle, reaching its year-high of $0.81 before retracing 75% and consolidating between the $0.6-$0.27 price range for the last eight months. Following the crypto market’s recent rally, fueled by Trump’s victory in the US elections and the Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce interest rates by 0.25, Cardano has experienced a massive 50% weekly surge. Martinez previously forecasted that ADA could experience the second leg’s initial jump on November 18, around two weeks after the US elections. However, the cryptocurrency reclaimed the $0.6 support zone and broke above the $0.65 horizontal level earlier today. This performance represents an eight-month high for Cardano, which has been heavily criticized for underperforming against most altcoins. According to the chart, ADA might move sideways around this range for the following days before challenging its year-high price. If ADA continues replicating the last cycle’s pattern, the cryptocurrency could reach the long-awaited $1 by year-end. Additionally, it could surpass its previous $3.09 all-time high (ATH) by Q1 2025 before entering price discovery mode. Martinez suggested that Cardano could rise over 2,000% toward the $6 mark, reaching its top between July and September 2025. ADA Among Today’s Market Leaders While most cryptocurrencies in the top 100 move sideways, ADA has soared 21 % in the last 24 hours. The token surged as the third-best performer today, behind XRP and ALGO. Besides the general economic and geopolitical factors, its recent performance has also been fueled by speculation surrounding Cardano’s potential involvement with Trump’s administration. On Thursday, a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the United Nations (UN), Shawn, shared on X that re-elected President Trump is exploring a federal voting and identity verification system based on blockchain technology. Related Reading: Dogecoin Frenzy Arrives In Korea: ‘Kimchi Premium’ Returns Amid DOGE’s 110% Rally Speculation arose when another X user claimed that Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson is “already in talks with the Trump administration,” arguing that “they’ve been working with the state of Wyoming on voting systems for a couple of years now.” Cardano has rallied an impressive 84% in the last month, breaking above the $0.65 mark for the first time since late March and recovering its top 10 crypto spot. As of this writing, ADA trades at $0.67. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Speculation is growing around a potential new voting system for the US that could use blockchain technology, with the Cardano (ADA) and Hedera (HBAR) protocols reportedly at the forefront of this initiative. Plans For ‘eVote’ Platform? According to Shawn, a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the United Nations (UN), President Trump and […]
Renowned for its emphasis on sustainability and scalability, the blockchain platform Cardano has seen a notable increase recently. ADA, its native token, is surging nearly 80% in the last week, to the delight of investors. Related Reading: XRP Price Patterns And 2024 Election Spark Talk Of A New Rally With long-term predictions considerably more hopeful, they are now projecting a possible upside that may drive ADA’s price as high as $2.77 in the next months. However, technical indicators hint to ADA perhaps being underpriced right now, trading 16.99% below target forecasts for the next 30 days, data from CoinCheck up shows. Based on current analysis, ADA could soar to 139% within three months. While the one-year prognosis forecasts an amazing 168% increase, the six-month view is even more hopeful, predicting a 159% rise. Expectations For A Major Rally Analysts are hopeful that ADA will hit $7.77, with some predictions calling for a 1,700% increase. Even though it’s just a “prediction”, this massive price goal shows how far ADA has come and how big the market could be. These predictions are interesting, but they also show how unstable the crypto market is as a whole. These major forecasts mostly rely on how the market moves, how investors feel, and the overall state of the economy. $ADA (Cardano) now starting to return with major strength and can be entering the next and most bullish phase of its breakout process! First breakout target remains over 531% away at $2.7709 but history says this run could consist of over +1,700% to $7.77+! https://t.co/Lf9z9nJ22I pic.twitter.com/oXEbKilgA9 — JAVON⚡️MARKS (@JavonTM1) November 8, 2024 Proposal For New Improvement Apart from its pricing performance, Cardano is attracting interest with a new Cardano Improvement Proposal (CIP) meant to further improve its platform capability. Emphasizing the Plutus Event Emit Standard, this proposal seeks to simplify smart contract creation, enhance interoperability, and add cutting-edge capabilities such contract-owned tokens. Cooking a new Cardano Improvement Proposal pic.twitter.com/b4nLHj3D0G — Sebastien Guillemot (@SebastienGllmt) November 11, 2024 Recently expressing his support for this CIP, founder Charles Hoskinson said that the innovation team will give it top priority and that target deployment would be early 2025. This anticipated improvement is supposed to draw more developers to the Cardano ecosystem, hence improving the usability and popularity of the platform. The plan fits Cardano’s objective of providing strong tools and an easy-to-use interface for decentralized apps. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Strategic US Hub Plan Sends SHIB Price On A 23% Moonshot Cardano: Path Forward With a good upward trend already developing, ADA is in a prime position to attract more market attention in the future. It constantly strives for sustainability and security while making improvements and rolling them into the blockchain space. The future of Cardano will be determined by how it manages to live up to its promises and how the rest of the market reacts to these updates. A lot will be watched in the coming months as to how ADA manages to hold onto the momentum and hit those high price targets. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView
Shytoshi Kusama, the lead developer of Shiba Inu, publicly mocked Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, over his alleged relations with the incoming Trump administration on crypto policy. The tension unfolded over X, drawing significant attention from the crypto community. As reported earlier, Charles Hoskinson has expressed plans to engage with lawmakers to foster clear […]
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has revealed new insights into his potential involvement in shaping United States crypto policy during the ongoing transition period under President-elect Donald Trump. In a livestream on Sunday night on YouTube, Hoskinson outlined his vision and possible contributions to future crypto legislations. Will The Cardano Founder Serve Under Trump? […]
After Donald Trump won the US elections, speculations have been circulating that Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson could be appointed to a key government role that will oversee the crafting of policies on digital currency. Hoskinson confirmed that he might step in as the presidential advisor on legislation concerning crypto. Related Reading: Trump Pick: Wall Street […]
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, delivered a scathing critique of meme coins in a live stream broadcasted on Halloween, October 31, 2024. Speaking from Colorado, Hoskinson addressed the current state of the crypto market, focusing particularly on the proliferation and perceived inherent flaws of meme-based cryptocurrencies. Cardano, Not Meme Coins Hoskinson did not mince words […]
In a keynote titled “After Voltaire: The Next Evolution of Cardano,” Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, unveiled an ambitious roadmap that could see the blockchain ecosystem running a nation-state by 2030. Hoskinson envisions this nation-state as a substantial entity, potentially serving tens of millions of people. We as an ecosystem have to make a […]
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has revealed substantial progress in the development and research of new protocols. Via X, Hoskinson stated: “Ouroboros Peras is one of the best prototyped protocols we have—a literate Agda specification, a CIP, simulations, and a working prototype prior to the final paper being published. Already negotiating implementation SoW.” Moreover, […]
The DeSci movement continues to gain steam among industry insiders.
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano (ADA), addressed the crypto community from London amid a European tour that included Italy and Switzerland on Sunday. In a video update, Hoskinson dispelled rumors about his commitment to ADA while offering insights into other blockchain projects, notably Sui. Hoskinson Clarifies His Position On Sui Hoskinson began by acknowledging […]
The recent Chang hard fork upgrade in September has positioned the Cardano (ADA) blockchain as the top player in the crypto ecosystem, according to its founder, Charles Hoskinson. Hoskinson, who is also known for his role in co-founding Ethereum (ETH), has consistently praised Cardano’s progress over the past month following the recent upgrade, asserting its superiority over the largest cryptocurrencies on the market such as Bitcoin (BTC) in terms of decentralization. Hoskinson Declares Cardano Remains Top Dog In a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Hoskinson reaffirmed Cardano’s status, claiming it is “still number 1.” This statement follows his remarks at the Token2049 Conference in Singapore, where he discussed the new governance model of the Cardano network. Hoskinson emphasized that this model “redistributes power” from a select few to the broader community, addressing a key concern he sees with Ethereum’s “centralized structure.” Related Reading: Analyst Says PEPE Bearish Continuation Is Possible For A 50% Price Crash Hoskinson pointed out that Ethereum’s reliance on its founder, Vitalik Buterin, creates “a bottleneck for innovation,” whereas Cardano’s Chang hard fork has established a framework that ensures ongoing development regardless of individual involvement. Hoskinson further highlighted how delegated representatives (DReps) can now engage with one another, vote, and utilize a blockchain-based governance system to regularly ratify the network’s roadmap. He stated emphatically, “Charles, alive or dead, doesn’t matter. There’s still going to be innovation on a daily basis.” In addition, the Cardano blockchain has shown significant growth in key metrics, boasting over 74,000 Plutus scripts and the creation of 1.3 million delegated wallets over the last seven years. Additionally, approximately 1,373 projects have been launched on the platform, as highlighted in a commemorative video by Input Output Global (IOG), the development company behind the blockchain. Final Transition To Decentralized Governance? In his latest social media update, Hoskinson also remarked on Cardano’s advancements in decentralized governance, suggesting that the network is on the cusp of achieving remarkable milestones with upcoming features. Looking ahead, Cardano aims to replace its initial genesis keys, which have been instrumental in managing the network since its inception. This transition will be supported by increased participation from stake pool operators (SPOs) and DReps, as well as the establishment of a Constitutional Committee (CC). Related Reading: XRP Macro Charts Signal Explosive Bullish Move Despite SEC Appeal: Analyst The next steps toward achieving a fully decentralized governance model involve ensuring that stake pool nodes meet operational thresholds and that decentralized applications (DApps) are nearing completion. The final transition to the Voltaire era, signifying a fully self-sustaining blockchain, will occur with the final use of the Genesis keys, triggering another hard fork. However, further announcements and dates for these developments have yet to be released by IOG or the blockchain’s founder. At the time of writing, Cardano’s native token ADA trades at $0.352, recording a 2% price surge in the last 24 hours. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
From a crypto perspective, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson suggests that former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is better suited to win the US presidential election as he has shown more support for the US crypto industry than Vice President Kamala Harris has. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Breakout To $0.24: Analyst Reveals Key […]
At the TOKEN2049 conference, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci revealed that US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is working alongside industry advocates on her crypto policies before the November elections. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Flies 12% To Reclaim $140, Is $160 Next? Kamala Harris “Distancing” From Warren And Gensler On Thursday, Anthony Scaramucci claimed to be “working alongside” Kamala Harris to develop her campaign’s crypto policies. SkyBridge Capital’s founder announced at one of the largest crypto events worldwide that the Democratic nominee has been “hearing out” industry proponents. Scaramucci and other undisclosed crypto and Bitcoin advocates have been allegedly pushing the US VP to back industry-friendly policies. These talks have been seemingly “making progress” and “going in the right direction,” he stated at the event. Moreover, the industry advocates working alongside Harris “want to prevent” crypto policies from becoming a partisan issue, aiming for “crypto in the U.S. to have a bipartisan standard unstrained from political and tribal conflicts.” Scaramucci also stated that they are working to “distance” the Democratic Party from figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler, who have had a big role in the US’s crackdown on the industry. The Democratic candidate’s stance on the sector has been heavily speculated since she was nominated. Nonetheless, Harris, whose stance remains undisclosed, has been endorsed by several industry figures, including Ripple’s co-founder Chris Larsen and Bitcoin bull Mark Cuban. Who Is The Crypto Industry’s ‘Favorite’ Candidate? At the TOKEN2049 panel, Scaramucci also commented on his feelings about former US president Donald Trump. He applauded the Republican candidate for understanding the industry’s importance, claiming that he has changed the landscape ahead of the elections: Whatever my feelings are about President Trump, I applaud him for understanding how important this industry is for the United States, and I think ironically, he’s pulling the Democrats along into a centrist position on regulation. Trump’s stance has pushed the Biden-Harris administration toward a more industry-friendly approach in the past few months. In a recent interview with CNBC, Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, also suggested that Trump might be the favorite option from a crypto perspective. To him, the Republican candidate is the clear industry favorite as he has openly embraced the sector, even launching a DeFi project. The community has also launched several Trump-inspired memecoins throughout his campaign, which lead the PolitiFi token sector. Related Reading: Will Bitcoin Break Through $70k? Short-Term Holders’ Buy Price Holds The Key Since the presidential debate on September 10, the US VP has challenged the Republican candidate’s winning odds. Prediction markets like Polymarket show that Harris’s chances of winning surpass Trump’s by 3%, with 51% odds in her favor. Nonetheless, Hoskinson considers that regardless of who wins the election, the world will continue to move toward crypto adoption. “The world, with or without America, is embracing cryptocurrencies,” he stated. As of this writing, Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is trading at $63,480, an 8% increase in the past week. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has provided crucial clarifications regarding the options ADA holders will have when withdrawing staking rewards in the new era following the Chang hard fork. This clarification comes in response to growing concerns among ADA holders about changes in governance mechanisms and reward systems. Cardano Holders Need To Know This […]
The Cardano blockchain has achieved a significant milestone with the successful implementation of its Chang hard fork, which took place on September 1, 2024, at 21:44 UTC at block number 10764778. This update ushers in the “Conway ledger era,” part of a series of enhancements aimed at decentralizing the governance of the blockchain through the […]
In an announcement made via X on August 30, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, proclaimed the end of the Genesis Keys, a set of cryptographic keys instrumental in the early stages of the blockchain’s development and operation. Hoskinson’s brief yet profound message, “Genesis Keys are dead :) The Age of Voltaire is soon upon […]
The main feature of the upgrade is to give Cardano the ability to introduce on-chain governance features.
During a keynote at Rare Evo 2024, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed a series of significant updates for the Cardano blockchain. Speaking to a diverse audience that included developers, stakeholders, and enthusiasts, Hoskinson outlined Cardano’s next steps in technology development, governance, and global outreach. Cardano Roadmap For The Coming Months The centerpiece of Hoskinson’s presentation […]
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 […]
Critics argue that the US Federal Reserve’s actions are a significant overreach and could stifle innovation in the cryptocurrency sector.
While a strategic Bitcoin reserve may be good for price action, the US Treasury controlling 19% of the BTC supply raises unprecedented centralization concerns.
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 […]
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson responded to Ben Armstrong’s comments about ADA status as a ‘dead coin’. Hoskinson’s reply sparked a conversation about the state of the crypto industry and what’s valued in projects. Related Reading: Gala Games Announces Partnership With Animoca Brands, GALA Token Plunges 6.7% Cardano And Polkadot Labeled ‘Dead Coins’ On Wednesday, crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, known as BitBoy Crypto, shared his thoughts on Cardano (ADA) and Polkadot (DOT). The influencer took X to explain his previous comments, stating that both cryptocurrencies were dead. In a YouTube Video from April, Armstrong said that ADA was “dead for real.” The crypto influencer believed that this time “was different.” To him, investors had to question whether they were okay “standing on ideals” while watching their portfolio take a hit. Per the influencer, ADA’s disappointing performance was because it doesn’t have the same backing as other tokens. He explained that “numbers go up” for institutionally backed tokens. Armstrong also noted that, despite not having “awful” institutional numbers, ADA can’t compete with Ethereum (ETH) or Solana (SOL). Moreover, the influencer considers that “crypto is changing,” investors are turning their heads toward new projects to feel like they are early. On X, Armstrong reiterated his opinion about ADA and DOT, stating that both were “dead to institutions.” However, he clarified the implications of his statement. The token’s dead coin status doesn’t mean ADA and DOT won’t pump this bull run. To him, the tokens will offer returns to investors, but they will be “mid.” Charles Hoskinson Claps Back Cardano’s founder responded to Armstrong’s comments, questioning the crypto influencer’s stance. To Hoskinson, his logic goes against the ethos of crypto. “I remember when the point of cryptocurrencies was to replace institutions instead of acting out a scene from deliverance,” the post read. Armstrong’s comments ignited a discussion in the replies, with several crypto users disagreeing with his take. One X user agreed with the Cardano founder’s reply, wondering, “When did crypto become people begging for institutional investment?” Another user stated that if Satoshi Nakamoto had shared Armstrong’s logic, the crypto industry and none of us would be here. “Hinging the success of a decentralized chain on centralized entities is hustling backward,” they added. Nonetheless, some crypto investors agreed with the crypto influencer comments. A community member considered that, unlike Hoskinson, Armstrong is “at least adding content and valued entertainment into the space.” This has been a constant criticism toward the Cardano ecosystem and its founder. Cardano users defended the project, claiming that the blockchain is one of the “few that haven’t lost the DeFi plot.” Many also concurred that the ecosystem is not there for VC funds or Armstrong but for its users. Related Reading: FET Drops 9% As ASI Token Merger Phase 1 Kicks Off Ultimately, crypto investors agreed that if a project has a strong community and technology, more user and institutional investments “will follow the network effect.” At the time of writing, ADA is trading at $0.3861, a 4.4% decline in the last 24 hours. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
In a recent video shared on Cardanians.io, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson called on US voters to prioritize crypto in the upcoming elections. Speaking directly to the American public, Hoskinson stressed the pivotal role blockchain technology could play in the country’s economic, political, and social fabric. He warned that re-electing President Joe Biden could spell disaster […]
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has raised the alarm over the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) censorship, coinciding with crypto exchange Robinhood’s recent acquisition of AI-powered investment advice platform Pluto. According to Bloomberg, the move aims to bring tailored investment strategies and analytics to Robinhood’s retail brokerage users. Still, Hoskinson’s concerns shed light on the potential […]
In a recent episode of the Thinking Crypto podcast, Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, addressed the swirling rumors about a potential partnership with tech mogul Elon Musk. During the podcast, hosted by Tony Edwards, Hoskinson discussed various outreach efforts made to Musk’s companies, including offers of free work to combat bot issues on the platform formerly known as Twitter, now X. Hoskinson Denies Rumors Of A Partnership With Musk Hoskinson detailed several attempts by his team to connect with Musk’s companies, particularly X (formerly Twitter), where they proposed solutions to combat prevalent issues like fake accounts and bots. “We’ve reached out numerous times to try to engage with various people at X, even offering to do free work with verified tweets or other things just because it’s so bad right now with bots and these other things, and it’s just always silent,” Hoskinson lamented. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts Cardano Price Will Rally 370% To $2, Here’s The Timeline Despite these efforts, he confirmed that Musk has never discussed Cardano or any potential collaboration personally. “I even know Kimbal Musk and I’ve talked to him on several occasions […] never once has [Elon] mentioned Cardano or me or anything,” he added. The founder’s comments served to quash rumors that had suggested potential uses of Cardano’s technologies, like the Midnight sidechain, in Musk’s high-profile companies such as SpaceX or Tesla. The speculative excitement around such a high-caliber partnership had been a point of discussion among investors and enthusiasts, given Musk’s known interest in cryptocurrency and his impactful endorsements of Dogecoin. Despite sharing mutual friends and professional connections such as podcaster Lex Friedman, Hoskinson expressed confusion and a bit of melancholy over the lack of engagement from Musk. “We share mutual friendships so I don’t know why we haven’t been able to square that circle […] maybe he’s got some people in his social circle that don’t like me and so he’s got some intel that I’m a bad person to work with or maybe it’s just he wants to do his own thing,” Hoskinson speculated. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Headed For Reversal? Analyst Eyes $0.50 As Turning Point Addressing Musk’s enigmatic persona and unpredictable business moves, Hoskinson noted, “He’s a magical guy. So it’s really like a sphinx hard to understand his motivations and understand why he does what he does. Why does he have this bizarre fetish for Dogecoin? Is it that he owns 20% of the supply…don’t know with a guy like that that’s the magic of Elon Musk.” Cardano Bears Remain In Control The ADA price saw a decrease of 2.2% over the last 24 hours, a dip that coincides with a broader downtrend in the altcoin market. Trading volume for ADA decreased also significantly, falling 22% to $357 million over the same period. The ADA price has consistently traded below the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which has acted as a key resistance level since mid-March. While there was a brief period where ADA surpassed this threshold, it eventually faced strong resistance at the 200-day EMA and was unable to sustain its upward momentum. As such, the 20-day EMA, currently at $0.445, is a critical near-term resistance level. Surpassing this barrier could signal a potential shift in market sentiment, paving the way for a rally towards the 200-day EMA at $0.494. A decisive break above this longer-term EMA could firmly establish a bullish trend for ADA. Featured image from YouTube, chart from TradingView.com
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed that the blockchain is on course for its “most significant milestone in history,” with the impending Chang fork setting the stage for the “Age of Voltaire.” In a June 9 social media post, Hoskinson said: “It looks like June will be the month that Cardano Node will reach 9.0. This […]
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Cardano gears up for a transformative June with the launch of Cardano Node 9.0 setting the stage for the Voltaire Age.
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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently stoked the excitement of the cryptocurrency world with a succinct yet evocative post on X stating, “Genesis is coming.” This proclamation was linked to an in-depth blog entry by Nicholas Frisby, a software engineer at IOHK, shedding light on the forthcoming Ouroboros Genesis protocol, a significant update aimed at enhancing […]