Cardano’s native ADA token saw a welcome price boost this week, jumping to over $0.64 on Saturday – its highest level since June 2022. According to market data provider Santiment, trading volumes for ADA have also spiked to peak levels not seen in the past seven months.
Along with the price and volume surge, ADA chatter on social media platforms related to cryptocurrencies spiked as well. Santiment reported that around 4% of all crypto-related discussions on Saturday were focused on Cardano’s ADA token, the highest proportion tracked in 2023.
The increased social volume and price action show that interest in the smart contract platform remains strong nearly 18 months after its long-awaited smart contracts capability launch. The positive price movement over the weekend also pushed Cardano into the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization after falling out of the top tier in the crypto bear market of 2022.
Cardano continues to boast one of the most academically rigorous and philosophically-oriented development cultures in the blockchain space. With the Vasil hard fork deployment last year unlocking greater functionality and efficiency for Cardano decentralized apps, founder Charles Hoskinson and the IOHK development firm are focused on promoting further adoption.
With ADA trading around 40% below its all-time high, this weekend’s market performance shows the token still packs potential. The heavy social media activity around Cardano also demonstrates that anticipation remains high for the network as it competes with alternative smart contract platforms like Polkadot, Solana, and Tezos. Traders and investors will be cautiously optimistic to see if ADA’s momentum can be sustained as the new trading week kicks off.
Metric | Value |
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Highest ADA Price | $0.64 |
Trading Volume Peak | Seven-month high |
Proportion of ADA Discussions | 4% of all crypto-related discussions |
ADA’s Market Capitalization Ranking | Re-entered the top 10 cryptocurrencies |
Duration Since Smart Contracts Launch | Nearly 18 months |
ADA’s Current Trading Price | Approximately 40% below its all-time high |