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Why Is Cardano (ADA) Price Up Today? 16% Rally Pushes ADA Back Into Top 10

2026/02/26 18:41
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Cardano (ADA) Price Surges 10% as Whales Accumulate and CME Futures Near Launch

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Cardano (ADA) has jumped back into the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap after a strong 16% rally today. The token climbed from a low of $0.25 to nearly $0.312, pushing its total market value to around $10.6 billion.

Here’s what is actually driving the Cardano ADA price up today?

Crypto Market Recovery Helps Cardano Price Bounce

One of the main reasons behind this rally is the overall recovery in the crypto market. The total market cap has climbed to $2.34 trillion, up 4.4%. This strong move lifted major coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano.

After the sharp recovery, Cardano surged 16%, rising from a low of $0.25 to around $0.312.

Cardano Surges 16% as Whales Buy $213M ADA,

Another major reason behind Cardano’s rally is strong accumulation by whales and large investors. According to Santiment data, wallets holding between 100,000 and 100 million ADA have accumulated over 819.4 million ADA in the past six months.

Cardano Surges 16% as Whales Buy $213M ADA,

This amount is worth about $213.9 million and represents around 1.6% of Cardano’s total supply. Such accumulation has historically marked early recovery phases in crypto markets.

Cardano Trading Volume Explodes 181% 

Another slight push came from Cardano price, which saw a massive surge in 24-hour trading volume, which spiked 181% to $1.15B, indicating strong buying pressure and validating the price move.
Interestingly, Cardano’s price also saw a strong liquidation of $2.4 million in the last 24 hours. Most of the liquidation, around 75%, came from short liquidation. 

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What Next For Cardano ADA Price?

Looking at the Cardano daily chart, ADA shows early signs of a potential breakout after months of steady decline. Price has been trading inside a descending trendline since late 2025, forming lower highs and lower lows. 

Recently, ADA compressed into a tight triangle pattern near the $0.27–$0.28 support zone, indicating reduced volatility and buildup for a larger move.

Cardano ADA price chart

The price is now attempting to break above the short-term downtrend line around $0.29. A confirmed daily close above $0.35 could open the path toward $0.40, followed by a stronger resistance zone near $0.50. 

The projected move on the chart suggests a possible upside toward the $0.70–$0.73 area if bullish momentum strengthens.

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FAQs

Why is Cardano (ADA) price going up today?

Cardano is up 16% due to a broader crypto market recovery, strong whale accumulation worth $213M, rising trading volume, and short liquidations.

Are whales buying Cardano right now?

Yes. Large wallets accumulated over 819 million ADA in six months, signaling confidence and often marking early recovery phases.

What is the next price target for Cardano (ADA)?

If ADA closes above $0.35, it could target $0.40, then $0.50. Strong momentum may even push it toward $0.70–$0.73.

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