Cardano (ADA) Faces Pressure as Whales Sell 100M Tokens
Joerg Hiller Oct 31, 2025 03:21
Cardano (ADA) experiences renewed pressure as whale sell-offs trigger a decline in price, with trading volumes also cooling. Analysts hope for recovery through ETF approvals and network upgrades.
Cardano (ADA), one of the leading cryptocurrencies, is currently enduring a period of heightened pressure following a significant sell-off by large holders, often referred to as 'whales'. According to CoinMarketCap, these whales have offloaded approximately 100 million ADA tokens over the course of just three days, which has intensified short-term downward pressure on the token's price.
Whale Activity and Market Impact
The recent whale activity has contributed to a decline in Cardano's price, which at press time, was trading at $0.6404, marking a 0.7% decrease from the previous day. Despite a modest 1.7% increase over the past week, ADA remains down by 20% over the past month. The token's price movement has been constrained within a 7-day range of $0.6303 to $0.6905, reflecting a cautious trading approach amid recent volatility.
Decline in Trading Volumes
Alongside the price dip, Cardano's trading volumes have also seen a downturn. The 24-hour trading volume for ADA has decreased by 6.3% to $1.39 billion, indicating a slowdown in market participation. On the derivatives front, data from CoinGlass shows a reduction in futures trading volumes, further highlighting the cooling interest in the asset.
Potential Recovery Factors
Despite the current challenges, there are potential catalysts for recovery on the horizon. Market analysts suggest that upcoming network upgrades and the potential approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could bolster Cardano's price. These developments are anticipated to enhance the network's capabilities and attract more institutional interest, which could counterbalance the recent selling pressure.
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