- Cardano (ADA) has experienced a significant decline in on-chain volume and total value locked, contributing to a 4% drop in its price amid bearish market sentiments.
- Despite bullish projections fueled by potential partnerships and market dynamics, Cardano’s current performance raises questions about the sustainability of its momentum in the face of broader industry challenges.
Cardano (ADA) is down over 4% today with transaction volumes and total value locked pointing lower despite bullish projections.
Cardano (ADA) price has plummeted with the wider cryptocurrency market posting daily losses. The price of ADA stands at $0.4433, a 4% decline in the last 24 hours, signaling bearish pressure. This week’s drop in the asset follows a similar decrease in top assets as sentiments continue to plunge.
Deciphering the Decline
While market liquidations have been sparked by macroeconomic factors and a tighter SEC regulatory stance, industry factors have also plunged Cardano’s momentum. Weekly and monthly flows for the asset are at 5% and 28% respectively.
The plunging price of ADA is due to reduced transaction volume as well as decentralized finance (DeFi) activities. Cardano’s daily trading volume is down 0.50% to $275 million. Alongside trading volumes, on-chain activities have also slowed. Data from DeFiLlama show totals of $274 million in total value locked (TVL).
This shows a 4.45% decline from previous levels from yesterday. Cardano volumes on DeFi protocols have a 22-% weekly change with most platforms recording losses. Minswap and Indigo are down 4% in volumes with the platform’s TVL failing to $68 million and $61.2 million.
A Reality Check for Bulls
Last month Cardano also reported reduced on-chain factors inspired by total crypto liquidations. Other assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have also seen weakened volumes in the last 24 hours. Both assets are down 1.6% and 2% respectively with monthly losses extending to double digits. These exits have also affected the memecoin ecosystem in the same period.
The Bullish Case Against the Odds
This year, bulls projected record highs for Cardano on the back of price upticks recorded in Q1 coupled with partnerships and positive on-chain sentiments. This year, Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Cardano has hinted at potential partnerships including a deal with Bitcoin Cash.
“Would you like to see Bitcoin Cash become a Cardano Partnerchain upgraded with Useful Proof of Work Leios, NiPoPoWs, and Ergo tech, thus being the fastest and most useful proof of work chain ever built?”
Despite outflows, bulls still maintain strong momentum based on expected interest rate cuts and the forthcoming US elections.
While the decline in Cardano’s on-chain volume and overall market sentiment may seem disheartening, it’s essential to consider both sides of the equation. While bears dominate the current landscape, bulls still cling to hope, fueled by potential partnerships and broader market dynamics. The coming weeks will undoubtedly reveal whether this decline is a temporary setback or a more profound shift in Cardano’s trajectory.
