Cardano's 400% Potential: Is ADA Following in XRP’s Footsteps?

• XRP has recently experienced a parabolic rise over the past week, and analysts predict that Cardano could follow suit with a potential 400% surge in the near future.
• The incoming pro-crypto administration further reinforces this forecast, Cardano’s ambitious 2025 decentralization roadmap, and the potential for a partnership with Ripple Labs.

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On Thursday, XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the decentralized blockchain created by Ripple Labs, experienced a remarkable surge, reaching $3.10. With a market capitalization of just over $190 billion, XRP is now on the brink of surpassing its all-time high achieved seven years ago. The rally follows the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to file its opening brief in an appeal against Ripple, aiming to overturn the 2023 ruling that determined XRP is not a security.

Adding to the bullish momentum, Coinglass data reveals that open interest in XRP futures across major crypto derivatives exchanges rose by 22.66%, hitting a record $7.7 billion. The rise in open interest suggests that more traders are entering long positions, anticipating further price appreciation.

This growth in XRP has also been fueled by the optimism surrounding potential regulatory clarity in the United States. Optimism is growing in the market as we expect Gary Gensler’s resignation on January 20. He will be succeeded by Paul Atkins, a former SEC commissioner and pro-crypto advocate, under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Could Cardano Follow XRP’s Path?

With Cardano (ADA) recently enjoying a 17.5% weekly increase and its price reaching $1.10, analysts are drawing comparisons to XRP’s bullish pattern. Crypto analyst “CryptoBullet” pointed out that ADA’s price action mirrors XRP’s Bullish Pennant formation, suggesting the potential for a breakout. 

The cryptocurrency added over $1 billion to its market capitalization in a single day, with total whale accumulation surpassing 130 million ADA in just 72 hours, according to analyst Ali Martinez. This consistent buying pressure highlights the growing institutional interest in Cardano.

Notably, Cardano’s soaring demand can be linked to institutional investors leaning towards its scalability and interoperability, with its total value locked (TVL) recently hitting $534 million. Cardano’s 2025 roadmap is also creating significant buzz, with plans for Bitcoin DeFi integration, advancements in privacy through the Midnight Network, and upgrades to its decentralized applications (dApps). These developments aim to enhance blockchain security and usability, further fueling optimism among investors.

With recent developments, including Charles Hoskinson’s meeting with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and the potential integration of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin into the Cardano blockchain, a 400% rise in ADA seems well within reach. This collaboration is expected to enhance Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem by leveraging RLUSD’s liquidity and stability, providing users with a reliable stablecoin for smoother transactions and increased participation.

ADA has seen a 4.86% loss in the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $1.07. Meanwhile, XRP has also experienced a slight decline of 4.70% in the past hours. Analysts are closely watching ADA’s resistance level, as a breakout above $1.15 could spark a significant upward trend.

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