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Cardano Whales Boost Holdings by 420M ADA, But Price Remains Stuck Below Key Level

Despite a flurry of buying from major holders, Cardano (ADA) remains trapped below a critical resistance level, leaving traders questioning whether a breakout is near or more sideways action is ahead.

Whales Bet Big on Cardano

In April, Cardano whales — those holding between 10 million and 100 million ADA — purchased over 420 million ADA, worth approximately $289 million. This accumulation raised holdings from 12.47 billion ADA to 12.89 billion, signaling strong long-term confidence.

Cardano ADA Whale Chart
Cardano ADA Whale Chart | Source: Santiment

Whale activity is often viewed as a leading indicator in crypto markets. These investors typically have deep market insight and their moves can influence broader sentiment. With whales loading up on ADA, many retail traders are beginning to take notice, hoping this accumulation phase leads to a breakout rally.

ADA Struggles to Break Out

However, the price of Cardano hasn’t followed suit. At the time of writing, ADA is trading at $0.67 — slightly below the $0.70 level it held earlier in the week. Although the token briefly touched $0.74, it quickly retraced, keeping it locked in a tight range.

ADAUSD Price Chart | Source: Tradingview

This marks the fifth consecutive week that ADA has failed to close above $0.70. A successful breakout above $0.74 could spark a push toward $0.80, but such momentum has yet to materialize.

Signs of Strength — or Caution?

On a positive note, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the daily chart is now in the bullish zone, reaching levels not seen in nearly two months. This suggests buying pressure is increasing, and a trend shift might be underway.

Still, caution is warranted. If ADA dips below $0.66, it may trigger a wave of selling, potentially dragging the price down to $0.60. Such a move could shatter the current bullish outlook and delay any near-term rally.

The heavy accumulation by whales paints a bullish long-term picture for Cardano, but until the price can decisively break above resistance, the short-term outlook remains uncertain. Traders will watch closely to see if whale optimism drives price action or if ADA stays range-bound.

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