According to @ItsDave_ADA, StrikeCardano, a Cardano-native protocol, allows traders to take long positions on ADA directly on-chain, providing non-custodial leveraged exposure without relying on centralized exchanges (source: @ItsDave_ADA, June 7, 2025). This development enhances trading flexibility and transparency for ADA holders, potentially increasing on-chain trading volume and liquidity within the Cardano ecosystem. For crypto traders, StrikeCardano's integration may offer new arbitrage and yield opportunities, further strengthening Cardano’s position as a DeFi contender.