Cardano ADA #17

At a glance, Cardano carries a market capitalisation of $8.70B, placing it at #17 among all cryptocurrencies. Its $321.50M in 24-hour volume reflects how actively it trades, while the 37,145,702,256 ADA in circulation out of 45,000,000,000 maximum set the scarcity backdrop. The distance between the live price of $0.2341 and the all-time high of $3.09 frames how much ground a full recovery — or a new record — would need to cover.

Cardano is trading at $0.2341, down 1.62% over the past 24 hours, within an intraday range of $0.2320 to $0.2380. Over the last seven days the price has moved -3.47%, and over 30 days -5.55%, for a one-year change of -65.48%.

With a market capitalisation of $8.70B (#17 overall) and 24-hour trading volume of $321.50M, Cardano has a volume-to-market-cap ratio of 3.7%, a relatively modest level of daily turnover. The price currently sits 92.4% below its all-time high.

A secondary spot feed shows the ADAUSDT pair last traded at $0.2342 (-1.68% over 24h), confirming the aggregated figure above.

Cardano has a circulating supply of 37,145,702,256 ADA out of a maximum of 45,000,000,000 ADA, meaning roughly 82.5% of all coins that will ever exist are already in circulation. A capped supply makes Cardano disinflationary over time, as issuance slows toward the limit.

Fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $10.54B estimates the market cap if the entire supply were already circulating. A large gap between FDV and the current market cap of $8.70B can signal future token unlocks. Learn more in our tokenomics glossary entry.

Cardano reached its all-time high of $3.09 on Sep 2, 2021 and its all-time low of $0.0193 on Mar 13, 2020. At the current price, Cardano is 92.4% below its peak and 1,116% above its lowest recorded price. The marker above shows where today's price sits within that historical range.

With Cardano trading near $0.2341, the closest classic level is the pivot at $0.2490. A decisive move above resistance often invites further buying, while a break below support can accelerate selling — but pivots are guides, not guarantees.

Technically, Cardano is in a bearish posture. The price is trading below its 50-day moving average of $0.2514 and below its 200-day average of $0.3135. Over the past year it has ranged between $0.2326 and $0.9632. Annualised volatility is around 76%, typical for a major crypto asset. This is a simple momentum read, not a recommendation.

Across the period shown, Cardano's strongest year was 2021 (+621.30%) and its weakest was 2018 (-84.13%). The highest monthly close in this window reached $3.10. Figures are based on monthly closing prices and may differ slightly between data providers.

Over the last 24 hours the Cardano network processed about 22.8K transactions across 4,270 blocks.

Cardano (ADA) is a cryptocurrency that currently ranks #17 by market capitalisation. It is commonly associated with Smart Contract Platform, Layer 1 (L1), Proof of Stake (PoS).

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.

This page combines live market data, historical performance, on-chain supply metrics and a scenario-based forecast for Cardano. All figures are for information only and are not financial advice.

Cardano (ADA) operates on a decentralised blockchain. It sits within the Smart Contract Platform and Layer 1 (L1) segment of the market. New ADA enters circulation on a defined schedule toward a hard cap of 45,000,000,000 coins, and every transaction is validated by a distributed network of participants rather than a central authority — which is what lets people transact without a trusted intermediary.

New to the concepts? Our glossary explains blockchain, consensus and wallets in plain English.

Several forces shape the price of Cardano. Supply and demand are the foundation: with 37,145,702,256 ADA in circulation against a 45,000,000,000-coin cap, issuance and scarcity directly influence value. Liquidity matters too — Cardano turns over $321.50M in a typical 24 hours, roughly 3.7% of its market capitalisation, so larger orders can move the market when volume is thin. At around 76% annualised volatility, sentiment shifts can move the price quickly. Beyond the order book, the biggest drivers include macroeconomic conditions and interest rates, regulation and spot-ETF flows, network adoption and on-chain activity, new exchange listings, and the overall mood of the crypto market.

Gauge overall market sentiment with our live Fear & Greed Index, and track the wider market on the markets page.

Whether Cardano suits you depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance — and nothing here is financial advice. On the positive side, Cardano is an established, top-20 asset with deep liquidity. On the cautious side, crypto is highly volatile — Cardano's annualised volatility is roughly 76%, drawdowns can be severe, and regulation remains uncertain.

A disciplined approach matters more than any single forecast: size positions to your risk, consider dollar-cost averaging rather than timing the market, and never invest more than you can afford to lose. Use our position-size calculator to plan trades, and read our beginner guides before committing capital.