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ADA · #18 by market cap

Live price · USD
$0.1932
+7.87%

-0.59% 1h -30.74% 7d -38.57% 30d -75.79% 1y

Price data via CoinGecko API, refreshed every 60 seconds. Historical chart data daily-refreshed. See our methodology. Data & methodology reviewed by Maya Lin, Markets Editor · last editorial review Jul 2026.

Market cap
$7.18B
Rank #18
24h volume
$448.35M
Traded last 24h
Dominance
0.33%
of total market
Fully diluted val
$7.29B
FDV at max supply
Vol / mcap
6.2%
Liquidity ratio
Circulating
37.16B ADA
83% of max mined

Cardano — key takeaways

At-a-glance summary generated from live market data. Figures update each refresh cycle; not investment advice.

What’s moving Cardano

Cardano (ADA) is trading at $0.1932, -30.74%% over the past week and -38.57%% over the month, as of Jul 4, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on Cardano from the DMC News desk.

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Technical snapshot

Derived from 365-day price history
Bull-Bear Score
27/100
Bearish
RSI · 14-day
16.7
Oversold
03070100
Moving Avg Signal
Strong bear
vs 50d MA-33.7%
vs 200d MA-47.0%
Volatility · 30d
74%
High · annualised
50d MA: $0.2445
200d MA: $0.3059

Indicators are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

ADA weekly price chart (1 year)

-69.3% 1Y
$0.0853$0.3320$0.5788$0.8255$1.07JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunVolume
52-week high
$1.02
52-week low
$0.1382
Candles
53 wk

Each candle is one week. The body spans the week's open and close (green when it closed higher, red when lower); the wick marks the weekly high and low. Data is real weekly OHLC from Binance (ADA/USDT), with weekly USD volume below.

Cardano price prediction 2026–2035

Model-based

Our quantitative model projects Cardano (ADA) price scenarios from its 78.3% annualised volatility and a downward -76% trailing 12-month trend, with expected returns decaying toward a long-run baseline as the asset matures. At today's price of $0.1932, the base case points to roughly $0.1854 by end of 2026 and $0.2025 by 2035 (a bull case near $0.4177, a bear case near $0.0648).

202620272028202920302035
YearBearBase BullBase ROI
2026 $0.1428 $0.1854 $0.2518 -4%
2027 $0.1043 $0.1735 $0.2815 -10%
2028 $0.0812 $0.1673 $0.3019 -13%
2029 $0.0646 $0.1653 $0.3226 -14%
2030 $0.0532 $0.1663 $0.3430 -14%
2035 $0.0648 $0.2025 $0.4177 +5%
Bear case

A prolonged risk-off market, weaker liquidity or coin-specific setbacks could press ADA toward $0.0648 by 2035. Drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal for crypto assets.

Base case

Steady adoption in line with the broader market puts ADA near $0.2025 by 2035 — about +5% versus today.

Bull case

A strong cycle, accelerating demand or a structural catalyst could lift ADA toward $0.4177 by 2035, which would require reclaiming and exceeding its prior all-time high.

How this forecast is calculated

The projection is generated algorithmically from Cardano's own price history — there is no human price target. We measure realised volatility from up to a year of the asset's own price history (daily where available, otherwise weekly) and anchor a base annual growth rate to recent momentum, then decay that rate toward a conservative long-run baseline (compounding compresses as an asset matures). Bear and bull bands widen with volatility scaled by the square root of the horizon, and the bear case is floored to remain realistic. Outputs are rounded scenario estimates, not guarantees.

Not financial advice. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and these model-based scenarios can be wrong by a wide margin. Do your own research.

Cardano price returns & market statistics

Cardano (ADA) trades at $0.1932, ranked #18 by market capitalisation. The tables below summarise its performance across timeframes and its core supply and valuation metrics.

Price performance
PeriodChange
1 hour-0.6%
24 hours+7.9%
7 days-30.7%
30 days-38.6%
90 days-35.0%
1 year-75.8%
From all-time high-93.7%
From all-time low+903.5%
Market statistics
Market cap$7.18B #18
Fully diluted valuation$7.29B
24h trading volume$448.35M
Volume / market cap6.2%
Market dominance0.33%
Circulating supply37.16B ADA 83%
Total supply45.00B ADA
Max supply45.00B ADA
All-time high$3.09 Sep 2, 2021
All-time low$0.0193 Mar 13, 2020

Understanding Cardano

What is Cardano (ADA)?

Cardano (ADA) is a decentralised-finance protocol token, used for governance and to align incentives across a permissionless financial application such as lending, trading or yield. Its value tends to track the protocol's usage, total value locked and fee generation. As of July 2026, Cardano is the #18 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $0.1932.

How does Cardano work?

The protocol runs as a set of audited smart contracts that anyone can use without intermediaries. Token holders typically govern parameters — fees, supported assets, incentives — and in some designs receive a share of protocol revenue, aligning their interests with long-term usage.

What drives the Cardano price?

Cardano's price reflects the balance of supply and demand. With a capped maximum supply of 45.00B ADA (83% already circulating), scarcity is a structural part of the story — fresh demand has to compete for a limited float. On the demand side, the main forces are the broader crypto market cycle (assets tend to rise and fall together with Bitcoin and overall liquidity), real usage and adoption of the protocol, macro conditions such as interest rates and risk appetite, and project-specific catalysts like upgrades, listings, partnerships or regulation. At roughly 94% below its all-time high, a meaningful part of any bull case is simply recovering ground already proven possible.

Is Cardano a good investment in 2026?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Cardano offers exposure to a specific corner of the crypto market with its own adoption thesis, but every cryptocurrency carries real risk: prices are highly volatile, drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal, and outcomes depend on execution, competition and an evolving regulatory landscape. A reasonable approach is to size any position to what you can afford to lose, treat the model-based scenarios above as illustrations rather than promises, and weigh Cardano's fundamentals against alternatives. This is information, not financial advice.

Cardano total value locked (TVL)

DeFiLlama
Total value locked
$86.32M
Mcap / TVL ratio
83.17
Networks
1

Cardano secures $86.32M in total value locked. Its market-cap-to-TVL ratio of 83.17 is a rough valuation signal: a lower ratio means the token's market value is small relative to the capital its ecosystem secures, while a higher ratio implies the market is pricing in growth beyond current usage. TVL is reported by DeFiLlama and reflects deposits, liquidity and collateral, which can move sharply with prices and incentives.

Sentiment & community signals

Daily refresh · CoinGecko
🐂 Bullish votes
79.5%
🐂 80% 🐻 20%

Sentiment votes are crowd-sourced and may not reflect actual price movements. Community and dev metrics indicate ecosystem health, not investment quality.

ROI calculator

Hypothetical · educational only
Today it would be worth
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Calculations use historical end-of-day prices. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk.

Where to trade Cardano

10 exchanges · sorted by volume
# Exchange Pair Price
1 Binance ADA/USDT $0.1938 Trade ↗
2 AscendEX (BitMax) ADA/USDT $0.1937 Trade ↗
3 Pionex ADA/USDT $0.1938 Trade ↗
4 BTCC ADA/USDT $0.1929 Trade ↗
5 BVOX ADA/USDT $0.1939 Trade ↗
6 Coinbase International Exchange ADA/USDC $0.1939 Trade ↗
7 Coinbase Exchange ADA/USD $0.1937 Trade ↗
8 Bitvavo ADA/EUR $0.1935 Trade ↗
9 XT.COM ADA/USDT $0.1936 Trade ↗
10 Deepcoin ADA/USDT $0.1930 Trade ↗

Trust score reflects exchange liquidity, age, and order book depth (CoinGecko methodology). External links are not endorsements — always verify the exchange in your jurisdiction.

Other smart contract platform coins

Top 9 by market cap
BTC Bitcoin #1
$62,445 +1.3%
$1.25T cap
ETH Ethereum #2
$1,753 +2.3%
$211.58B cap
BNB BNB #4
$569.52 +1.5%
$76.76B cap
XRP XRP #6
$1.14 +3.4%
$70.78B cap
SOL Solana #7
$82.48 +2.0%
$47.92B cap
TRX TRON #8
$0.3230 +1.4%
$30.64B cap
HYPE Hyperliquid #10
$71.26 +6.1%
$15.85B cap
DOGE Dogecoin #11
$0.0770 +2.5%
$11.93B cap
XLM Stellar #16
$0.2071 +4.2%
$7.04B cap

Live market data, refreshed continuously. Click any coin to view its full profile.

Compared to peers

Normalised · max = 100
Market Cap 24h Volume Stability Dev Activity Community Liquidity
Cardano ADA
Bitcoin BTC
Ethereum ETH

Each axis is scaled to the largest value across the compared coins (= 100). Larger polygons indicate higher overall metrics. "Stability" is the inverse of 30-day volatility.

Tokenomics & supply

Max supply: 45,000,000,000 ADA
Circulating 82.6%
  • Circulating 37,160,010,596 ADA 82.6%
  • Issued but locked 7,839,989,404 ADA 17.4%

Capped supply — no further issuance possible above 45,000,000,000 ADA.

Cardano price analysis

At $0.1932, Cardano (ADA) is currently deep in a drawdown from its all-time high. That is 93.7% below the record high of $3.09, and roughly 903% above the all-time low of $0.0193.

Momentum-wise, ADA has fallen sharply over the past month (-30.74% (7d), -38.57% (30d), -75.79% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 6.2% of market cap, turnover is moderate. Crypto prices are highly volatile; these readings describe recent history, not a forecast.

What drives the price of Cardano?

As a smart-contract platform, demand for ADA is tied to on-chain activity — transaction fees, the number and quality of applications, total value locked (TVL), and developer adoption. Network upgrades and competition from rival chains are key swing factors.

Because the supply of Cardano is hard-capped at 45,000,000,000 ADA, the scarcity narrative — fewer new tokens entering circulation over time — is a core part of its investment thesis.

Like nearly all crypto assets, ADA also trades with a strong correlation to Bitcoin and to overall risk appetite. Macro liquidity, US-dollar strength, interest-rate expectations, regulatory headlines and new exchange listings can all move the price independently of project fundamentals.

Risks & considerations

  • High volatility. Cardano can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone ADA has moved about 76%.
  • Regulatory uncertainty. Crypto rules differ by jurisdiction and continue to evolve, which can affect availability, liquidity and price.
  • Competition & execution risk. The smart-contract sector is crowded; networks face security, scaling and competitive pressure that can erode market share.
  • Not advice. Only allocate capital you can afford to lose, and consider consulting a licensed financial adviser. Nothing on this page is personalised investment advice.

About Cardano

Cardano (ADA) is a Layer-1 smart-contract platform founded in 2017 by Charles Hoskinson, an Ethereum co-founder. It is known for a research-first philosophy, with protocol changes underpinned by peer-reviewed academic papers and formal methods.

Cardano secures its network with Ouroboros, a Proof of Stake protocol. Time is divided into epochs and slots, and stake-pool operators are randomly selected to produce blocks weighted by the ADA delegated to them. ADA holders can delegate their stake to a pool to earn rewards without locking or transferring their coins, and delegated ADA is never at risk of slashing.

Smart contracts use the Extended UTXO (EUTXO) model — an evolution of Bitcoin's accounting style rather than Ethereum's account model — with Plutus (Haskell-based) and the developer-friendly Aiken language, aiming for predictable fees and strong determinism.

Development has proceeded through named eras (Byron, Shelley, Goguen, Basho, Voltaire), progressively adding decentralisation, smart contracts, scaling and on-chain governance. ADA is used to pay transaction fees, stake for rewards and, increasingly, vote on treasury and protocol decisions as Cardano moves toward community governance.

Frequently asked questions about Cardano

What is Cardano (ADA)?

Cardano (ADA) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #18 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Smart Contract Platform and Layer 1 (L1) category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.

How does Cardano work?

Cardano uses Ouroboros, a peer-reviewed Proof of Stake protocol. Stake pool operators run nodes; ADA holders delegate stake to pools and share rewards proportionally. Epochs (5 days each) are divided into slots; pools are randomly selected to mint blocks each slot weighted by stake. Cardano takes a research-first development approach with formal verification of protocol changes. Smart contracts use the EUTXO (Extended UTXO) model — distinct from the Ethereum account model — with Plutus (Haskell-based) as the primary smart contract platform.

How much Cardano is in circulation?

There are currently 37,160,010,596 ADA in circulation out of a maximum supply of 45,000,000,000, meaning approximately 82.6% of the total ADA that will ever exist has been issued. New tokens enter circulation through the protocol's pre-defined emission schedule.

What is the all-time high price of Cardano?

Cardano reached an all-time high of $3.09 on September 2, 2021. Currently the price sits 93.7% below this peak. All-time highs are useful benchmarks for assessing the asset's historical price range, but past performance does not predict future results.

How can I buy Cardano?

Cardano (ADA) is traded on most major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, Bybit, and Bitstamp. Availability depends on your jurisdiction and the exchange's listings. After purchase, many users transfer their ADA to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.

Is Cardano a good investment?

Cryptocurrencies, including Cardano, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Over the past year, ADA has lost approximately 75.8% of its value. Whether Cardano is appropriate for a given portfolio depends on the investor's individual risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial situation. Always research the project's fundamentals, understand the risks, and only allocate capital you can afford to lose. This page provides market data only, not personalised investment advice. Consider consulting a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.

How is Cardano different from Bitcoin?

Bitcoin (BTC) was the first cryptocurrency, designed primarily as a digital store of value and peer-to-peer payment network with a fixed supply of 21 million coins. Cardano (ADA) focuses on smart contract platform use cases, with a different technical design, supply schedule, and ecosystem. Bitcoin derives its value primarily from scarcity, security, and brand recognition, while Cardano's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.

What is the market cap of Cardano?

Cardano (ADA) has a market capitalisation of approximately $7.18B, which ranks it #18 among all cryptocurrencies. Market cap is calculated as the circulating supply multiplied by the current price and is the most common way to compare the relative size of cryptocurrencies. It updates continuously as the price moves.

What determines the price of Cardano?

The price of Cardano (ADA) is set continuously by supply and demand across global exchanges. The main factors are its circulating and maximum supply, trading volume and liquidity, overall crypto-market sentiment, its correlation with Bitcoin, regulatory developments, and real adoption of the underlying network. Because the market trades 24 hours a day, the price can change at any moment.

What is the Cardano price prediction?

No one can reliably predict the future price of Cardano or any cryptocurrency. Where sufficient history is available, this page shows a model-based forecast range derived from historical volatility and trend — it should be read as a scenario illustration, not a target or a promise. Crypto prices are highly volatile and shaped by events no model can foresee, so always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

Is Cardano safe?

"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold Cardano (ADA), and price risk. For custody, use reputable exchanges and consider a self-custody hardware wallet for larger amounts, and never share your private keys or seed phrase. For price, every cryptocurrency is volatile and can lose value quickly, so only commit capital you can afford to lose. Being listed on major exchanges is not an endorsement or a guarantee against loss.

Can I stake Cardano?

Whether Cardano can be staked depends on its consensus mechanism. Proof-of-Stake networks let holders lock ADA — by running a validator or delegating to one — to help secure the network and earn rewards. Check Cardano's underlying technology first, use only reputable providers, and be aware that staked funds can face lock-up periods and, on some networks, slashing penalties.

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