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20 Million ADA in 2 Days: What’s Driving Cardano’s Momentum?

Cal Evans 30 December 2024
Cardano ADA under the sand
  • Cardano (ADA) has seen whales accumulate over 20 million ADA in two days, likely driven by optimism around its upcoming Plomin hard fork, which will unlock full on-chain governance features in early 2025.
  • With ADA trading below $1 amid a broader crypto market recovery, investors see a potential rally to $1.20, though downside risks remain.

Cardano (ADA), the ninth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently sparked intrigue with a massive spike in activity. Over the past 48 hours, whales have accumulated over 20 million ADA, driving speculation about the motives behind these significant transactions. While the exact reasons remain unclear, several developments in the Cardano ecosystem might provide clues.

The Governance Leap: CIP-1694 and the Plomin Upgrade

One of the most promising developments fueling optimism among investors is the progress on Cardano’s decentralized governance framework. A cornerstone of this effort is CIP-1694, a proposal that seeks to enhance Cardano’s on-chain governance capabilities.

Intersect, a key organization within the Cardano ecosystem, announced a major milestone on December 21—the submission of the Plomin hard fork governance action for ratification. This upgrade, set to be enacted on mainnet between January 4 and 29, 2025, will fully unlock Cardano’s governance features, transitioning it out of its technical bootstrapping phase.

This marks a pivotal moment for Cardano, signaling the maturation of its blockchain governance. The potential enactment of the Plomin upgrade could bolster investor confidence in ADA’s long-term viability, driving substantial whale activity.

Market Dynamics: A Perfect Opportunity to Accumulate?

The broader cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery, with ADA trading at $0.887—still below the $1 mark. For whales, this presents a compelling accumulation opportunity. ADA’s price trajectory has historically shown potential for significant upward movement, with resistance levels at $0.91 and $0.949 being critical to unlocking a rally to $1 or higher.

Analysts believe that surpassing these levels could trigger a bullish breakout, potentially targeting $1.20 in the short term. On the downside, a dip below $0.76 could lead to further declines, with $0.50 as a potential low.

A Historic Year for Crypto and ADA’s Next Move

As 2024 draws to a close, the crypto market remains in an exciting phase, with ADA positioned as one of the altcoins to watch. The combination of governance enhancements, market recovery, and opportunistic whale behavior could set the stage for Cardano to make significant strides in the coming year.

Whether ADA’s price rallies above $1 or faces further consolidation, the cryptocurrency continues to solidify its position as a key player in the blockchain ecosystem. For now, all eyes are on the upcoming epoch boundaries and the potential ratification of the Plomin hard fork.

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