Cardano (ADA) Soars As Whale Activity Hits 3-Month High—What’s Next?

Cardano (ADA) is presently experiencing a significant increase in popularity on cryptocurrency exchanges. Investors are closely monitoring the most recent data, which suggests a significant increase in network activity and price movement.

Following the disclosure by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that Cardano (ADA) and four other large-cap cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, will serve as the foundation of the US Strategic Crypto Reserve, Cardano has been among the talk of the town.

Whales Show Appetite With Large Transactions

There has been a cascading effect throughout the Cardano ecosystem as a result of an inundation of substantial transactions. On March 4, the analytics platform Santiment monitored 1,132 whale transactions, with 2,671 unique transactions exceeding $100,000.

The most significant whale activity in the past three months occurred when ADA momentarily reached $1.13, triggering a major whale entry into the market.

🐳 Cardano’s brief, major breakout to $1.13 came in tandem with the most whale activity in over 3 months. The sudden jump in $100K+ transfers sparked a drop in the average age of $ADA sitting in wallets, indicating a rise in tokens now back in regular circulation on the network. pic.twitter.com/bGliMmEesx

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) March 4, 2025

Cardano Price Momentum Gaining Steam

The cryptocurrency is showing signs of steady resilience. Over the past 24 hours, the value of ADA has increased by 21%, fluctuating between a low of $0.75 and a high of $0.94. ADA is currently trading at $0.9972, sustaining a solid 45% increase in the weekly frame.

The futures markets are also a hive of activity, as open interest has surged by more than 6% in the past 24 hours, reaching 905 million ADA, which is equivalent to over $842 million.

Shifting Regulatory Winds For Cryptocurrency

Meanwhile, another motivating factor would be the possibility of regulatory progress. Grayscale has received acknowledgment from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is compliant with ADA.

This acknowledgment has the potential to increase the chances for mainstream capital investment, as Cardano is now on the shortlist of altcoins awaiting official feedback.

ADA market cap currently at $33 billion. Chart: TradingView.com

Progress Promotes Community Involvement

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson continues to push boundaries with the platform. Recent developments include ambitious plans to track government spending and advance decentralized governance. The Plomin hard fork stands as a testament to the project’s commitment to innovative blockchain solutions.

Cardano’s future remains the subject of cautious optimism among analysts. Although there are numerous speculations circulating on certain social media platforms regarding a potential $10 price point, the majority of observers recommend that individuals maintain realistic expectations. The cryptocurrency market is characterized by frequent fluctuations and remains unpredictable.

Cardano distinguishes itself through its consistent network enhancements and evolving ecosystem. The most recent data indicates that token circulation is increasing and there is a renewed interest among investors. Numerous individuals will monitor the platform’s development to determine whether these encouraging indicators will ultimately generate long-term value.

Featured image from Market Realist, chart from TradingView

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