Cardano
ADA - Live PriceTechnical Analysis
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MA Score
5
Oscillator Score
-2
Trend Score
1
15 minutes
Buy
1 hour
Buy
4 hours
Buy
12 hours
Neutral
1 day
Neutral
ADA to USD Converter
1 ADA = $0.26 USD
ADA Price Live Data
The live Cardano price today is $0.26 USD with a 24-hour trading volume of 421 M USD. We update our ADA to USD price in real-time. Cardano is up 5.63% in the last 24 hours. The current Market Cap ranking is #13, with a live market cap of 9.46 B USD. It has a circulating supply of 36.9 B ADA coins and the max. supply is 45 B.
What Is Cardano (ADA)?
Cardano is a blockchain platform built on academic research that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications while using significantly less energy than traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
What sets Cardano apart is its methodical, research-driven approach — every major feature is peer-reviewed by scientists and cryptographers before being added to the network. This careful process aims to create a more secure and stable foundation compared to platforms that prioritize speed over thorough testing. The platform's native cryptocurrency, ADA, is used to send money, pay transaction fees, and participate in network governance.
Cardano uses a proof-of-stake system to process transactions, which works differently from Bitcoin's mining approach. Instead of competing to solve complex puzzles, users can "stake" their ADA — essentially locking it up temporarily — to become validators who verify transactions. The system selects validators based on how much ADA they've staked and for how long, then rewards them with additional ADA for their participation. This approach uses far less energy than traditional mining while keeping the network secure. The platform also features a two-layer design that separates basic payment transactions from smart contract operations, allowing each function to be optimized independently for better performance.
ADA holders can earn staking rewards by locking up their tokens to help secure the network, vote on proposed changes to the platform, and use ADA for international money transfers with lower fees than traditional services.
Cardano was founded in 2017 by Charles Hoskinson, who previously helped create Ethereum. Hoskinson leads Input Output Global (IOG), the technology company that builds and maintains Cardano's core software. The ecosystem operates through three organizations: IOG handles technical development, the Cardano Foundation promotes adoption and standardization, and Emurgo helps businesses integrate blockchain technology into their operations. This structure distributes responsibilities across multiple groups rather than concentrating control in a single entity.
In February 2025, major asset manager Grayscale Investments filed to create an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Cardano with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which would allow traditional investors to buy ADA through their regular brokerage accounts without needing to set up cryptocurrency wallets.Retry
Cardano Key Statistics
As of April 06, 2026, Cardano (ADA) is ranked #13 by market capitalization at 9.46 B USD. The current price is $0.26 USD, up 5.63% over the past 24 hours and up 6.16% over the past 7 days. The 24-hour trading volume is 421 M USD. The all-time high was $3.09 USD, meaning ADA is currently trading 91.7% below its peak. The maximum supply is capped at 45 B ADA with 36.9 B ADA currently in circulation. Technical analysis across 5 timeframes shows a Buy consensus, combining moving average, oscillator, and trend signals.
Price Chart
ADA Info
| Market Cap | 9.46 B USD |
| Fully Diluted MC | 11.5 B USD |
| 24h Trade Volume | 421 M USD |
| ATH Market Cap | 114 B USD |
| Circulating Supply | 36.9 B ADA |
| Total Supply | 45 B ADA |
| Max Supply | 45 B ADA |
Technical Analysis Details
| Timeframe | Rating | MA Score | Osc Score | Trend | Volatility | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | Buy | 2.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 7.00 |
| 1 hour | Buy | 12.00 | -6.00 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| 4 hours | Buy | 10.00 | -4.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 7.00 |
| 12 hours | Neutral | 4.00 | -4.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 1 day | Neutral | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Oscillators
| Name | Value | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| rsi9 | 84.9277 | Sell |
| rsi14 | 78.8853 | Sell |
| rsi25 | 69.9136 | Neutral |
| stochk | 83.908 | Sell |
| stochd | 85.5939 | Sell |
| stochrsi_k | 97.5528 | Sell |
| stochrsi_d | 99.1843 | Sell |
| cci20 | 101.7891 | Sell |
| williams | -16.092 | Sell |
| mom10 | 0.0126 | Buy |
| macd_line | 0.0034 | Buy |
| macd_hist | 0.0012 | Buy |
| adx14 | 38.1523 | Buy |
Moving Averages
| Name | Value | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| sma5 | 0.2568 | Sell |
| sma10 | 0.2534 | Buy |
| sma20 | 0.2481 | Buy |
| sma30 | 0.2467 | Buy |
| sma50 | 0.2464 | Buy |
| sma100 | 0.2444 | Buy |
| sma200 | 0.2446 | Buy |
| ema9 | 0.2541 | Buy |
| ema12 | 0.2528 | Buy |
| ema13 | 0.2524 | Buy |
| ema26 | 0.2494 | Buy |
| ema50 | 0.2474 | Buy |
| ema100 | 0.246 | Buy |
| ema200 | 0.2458 | Buy |
Bollinger Bands & Volatility
BB Upper
0.26
BB Middle
0.25
BB Lower
0.24
ATR(14)
0.00
ADA Performance
| Trading Pair | 7d | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADA/USD | +6.16% | -0.30% | -38.44% | -70.32% | -54.95% |
| ADA/BTC | +2.25% | -1.88% | -16.81% | -46.55% | -49.20% |
| ADA/ETH | +0.67% | -7.53% | -5.06% | -34.81% | -66.72% |
ADA Monthly Returns
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.71% |
| 2019 | -5.95% | +11.49% | +66.69% | -5.38% | +33.06% | -8.91% | -29.34% | -24.34% | -12.67% | +8.57% | -5.27% | -15.30% |
| 2020 | +67.61% | -19.58% | -33.49% | +69.29% | +59.36% | +15.06% | +54.44% | -12.91% | -22.67% | -0.05% | +60.72% | +12.38% |
| 2021 | +122.69% | +233.95% | -9.13% | +13.36% | +27.95% | -22.15% | -1.04% | +114.29% | -21.50% | -12.79% | -20.72% | -11.01% |
| 2022 | -21.73% | -10.34% | +21.58% | -33.07% | -30.61% | -17.30% | +13.61% | -10.73% | -5.74% | -3.73% | -23.86% | -20.82% |
| 2023 | +59.13% | -9.46% | +9.56% | -1.78% | -5.66% | -20.01% | +5.16% | -16.76% | +4.08% | +15.56% | +24.78% | +62.23% |
| 2024 | -18.83% | +39.70% | -11.71% | -27.73% | +0.40% | -10.70% | -2.85% | -15.70% | +6.20% | +1.58% | +222.61% | -20.30% |
| 2025 | -2.17% | -26.38% | +2.81% | +3.89% | -2.74% | -21.22% | +32.44% | +11.34% | +6.31% | -27.72% | -36.94% | -7.59% |
| 2026 | -19.12% | -4.99% | -9.56% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | +22.70% | +26.80% | +4.59% | +2.65% | +11.68% | -12.18% | +10.35% | +6.46% | -6.57% | -2.65% | +31.62% | -0.14% |
| Median | -4.06% | -7.23% | -3.16% | -1.78% | +0.40% | -17.30% | +5.16% | -12.91% | -5.74% | -0.05% | -5.27% | -9.30% |
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Cardano (ADA) FAQ
- What is the current price of Cardano (ADA)?
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The live Cardano price is $0.26 USD as of April 06, 2026. The price is updated in real-time and has changed +5.63% in the last 24 hours.
- What is the market cap of Cardano?
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Cardano has a market capitalization of 9.46 B USD, ranking it #13 among all cryptocurrencies. Market cap is calculated by multiplying the current price by the circulating supply.
- What is the 24-hour trading volume of ADA?
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The 24-hour trading volume of Cardano is 421 M USD. Trading volume indicates the total value of ADA that has been traded in the last 24 hours across all exchanges.
- What is the all-time high price of Cardano?
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The all-time high price of Cardano is $3.09 USD. The current price of $0.26 USD means ADA is trading 91.7% below its all-time high.
- What is the maximum supply of ADA?
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The maximum supply of Cardano is capped at 45 B ADA coins. This limited supply is a key factor in the long-term value proposition of Cardano.
- How to buy Cardano (ADA)?
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- What is the technical analysis outlook for ADA?
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The current technical analysis consensus for Cardano is "Buy" based on a composite analysis across 5 timeframes (15m, 1h, 4h, 12h, 1D). This includes moving averages, oscillators, and trend indicators.
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