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Cardano’s Market Cap Sees Significant Recovery Amid Broader Crypto Retracement

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When many cryptocurrencies are experiencing a retracement, Cardano ($ADA) is doing the opposite, showing an impressive 11% increase in its market capitalization.

This rebound is particularly impressive because it seems to directly go against the broader trend in the crypto space, where many digital assets seem to be in decline. While several underlying causes may be responsible, one significant area to examine is the behavior of our top dollar investors—whales and sharks—who have been steadily accumulating $ADA since late 2023.

Whale and Shark Accumulation Drives Positive Price Momentum

Since the end of November 2023, wallets with a minimum of 1 million ADA have been accumulatively active in amassing more coins. For these large holders, by now, it has become the norm to hold 1 million ADA or more. Over the past 15 months, these big fish in the Cardano ocean have netted 1.41 billion ADA. To put that in perspective, 1.41 billion is 2.35% of the circulating supply of ADA. And the price of Cardano has reacted positively, up over 107% from the accumulation low.

The actions of these whales and sharks are worth closely watching, as they have consistently shown a strong correlation with price movements. Large-scale accumulation tends to happen when there’s bullish sentiment and a belief in long-term price appreciation. And unlike some other cryptocurrencies, Cardano’s price has remained resilient during that period of accumulation.

The recent rise in Cardano’s market cap is also a shining example of how strong a community and ecosystem can carry one of these projects. The folks who develop Cardano (led by Charles Hoskinson) continue to do the kind of work that not only might one day pay off in terms of making a bunch of us even richer than we are now but also, in the here and now, pay off in terms of making a bunch of us feel pretty good about holding what it is that we hold. Therefore: 1. Cardano’s development team is led by Charles Hoskinson. 2. The team continues to work on the kind of stuff that one day might result in our investments paying off. 3. Meanwhile, feel-good factor.

Rising Social Media Attention Highlights Growing Interest in Cardano

In addition to its price changes, Cardano has been gaining traction on various cryptocurrency social media platforms. While Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hold the top spot in social media conversations, Cardano is now being mentioned much more frequently, and consistently, on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Telegram, among others.

The altcoin’s presence on, and activity with, these platforms has noticeably surged, compared to its more typical level of engagement, and this uptick in appearance and interaction is sure to pique at least some investor interest and lure more retail participants into the Cardano fold.

Conversely, Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE), once mainstays of conversation in the crypto world, have seen a not-so-sharp but predictable decline in their visibility across social media platforms over the same period. This shift in attention towards Cardano separates it a little more from the ETH and DOGE conversation that seems to have plunged into a bull-headed iceberg.

Analysts Eye a Potential $0.83 Move for $ADA

Renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez states that Cardano is presently in a breakout phase, with the possibility of a sustained rally. Martinez has said that if current momentum holds, $ADA could shortly reach $0.83. This forecast is based on a combination of technical indicators and the continuing positive market sentiment around Cardano, which has demonstrated a remarkable ability to withstand the broader volatility of the crypto market.

The most recent data show that Cardano’s trade volume in the past 24 hours has exceeded $1.6 billion, according to CoinGecko. This is yet another indicator of the swell investor interest in Cardano. “Substantial trading volume” is an expression commonly used to denote good liquidity and market health. If there is a liquid market for an asset, that bodes well for its price stability and potential for appreciation.

Looking Ahead: Cardano’s Strong Position in 2025

The altcoin has a good chance of moving higher in the near term, thanks to a few factors. One is whale and shark accumulation. Since the collapse of the FTX exchange last November, some in the crypto space have felt like they were in some sort of Twilight Zone. But with ADA now trading at about $0.35 and showing some healthier signs lately, I think there’s a really opportunity for further price appreciation. If we can get to $0.83, that would definitely put something more on the radar and show it is possibly making a real recovery.

Although the cryptocurrency market is often characterized by volatility, the Cardano ecosystem has remained a strong contender. This situation reflects three factors: (1) development that is driven by research and that seeks to work on “real-world problems”; (2) a user base that seems to be trending toward accumulation; and (3) a price increase that, while not currently in the range of all-time highs, is now greater than it was at the beginning of this year. As we move into 2025, will the trend of whale accumulation that seems to be current with our ADA price chart continue? Will the user base that is trending toward accumulation reveal still greater accretion?

Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.

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