Several theories are touting Cardano price to clinch $10 but critics are tagging the projections as outlandish. However, one cryptocurrency analyst has picked up the gauntlet to rationalize the claims of ADA reaching $10 during this cycle, citing a slew of factors.
Cardano Price To $10 Is In Play
Cryptocurrency analyst Dan Gambardello has reiterated claims that Cardano price is headed to $10 in this cycle. According to his analysis, Gambardello poked a hole through the barrage of criticisms leveled against ADA optimists backing the asset to reach $10.
Gambardello began his analysis with key ADA fundamentals, citing its speed, decentralization, scalability, and security standards. He points to incoming Bitcoin DeFi and the potential unlocking $2 trillion opportunity for Cardano. The recent Cardano Lace Wallet retrofitted with multichain functionality specifically for the Bitcoin blockchain underscores the point.
The analyst turns his gaze to the impending end of quantitative tightening and the start of quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve and its potential for cryptocurrencies. According to Gambardello, the move signals a major “bullish catalyst” for ADA given the uptick of liquidity flooding the market.
Gambardello bolsters his argument with ADA’s inclusion in the Digital Asset Stockpile as proof of Cardano’s price climbing to $10.
ADA Trading at $10 Is Not A Crazy Idea
At the moment, ADA is trading at $0,70, a far cry from the projected $10. However, Gambardello argues that the Cardano price can clinch reach $10 given its positives.
“A $10, $350 billion market cap sounds crazy to a lot of people, I understand,” said Gambardello. “But I will not ignore the possibility of it just because it sounds crazy.@
The analyst goes on to cite Cardano’s run to reach an all-time high, surging from $0.3 to $3.09 back in 2021. Gambardello says that at the time Cardano price climbed by nearly 1,000% without smart contracts or an inclusion into the Digital Asset Stockpile.
A move toward $10 represents a 1,300% jump for ADA which Gambardello says is within reach given Ethereum’s price action during the last bull run. While Gambardello did not give a clear timeline, he disclosed that multiple ADA retracements are a real possibility before the final march to $10.
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Standard Chartered says XRP Set to Outperform, Could Overtake Ethereum by 2028
As global trade tensions intensify, Standard Chartered sees a silver lining for crypto investors, urging them to focus on long-term winners poised to benefit from the disruption.
“Tariff noise creates the opportunity to look for long-term value/pick winners in Digital Assets for the next leg higher. Today we add XRP to that list of winners (BTC and AVAX other identified winners, ETH identified loser). XRP’s core use is as a cross-border and cross-currency payments platform. That part of Digital Assets is undergoing a shift higher in volumes, something we see continuing. By the end of 2028 we see XRP’s market cap overtaking Ethereum’s. That will make XRP the second largest (non-stablecoin) Digital Asset at that time. Keep looking for winners and HODLing those you already own”, Geoff Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s Head of Digital Asset Research, in an email to BeInCrypto.
Kendrick also pointed to Bitcoin’s resilience as a signal of what’s to come for the broader crypto market.
“Tariff mess will be over soon, and Bitcoin’s solid performance during the noise tells us a leg higher for the asset class will follow” he said.
He also points out important points about the recent performance of XRP:
“XRP price rose 6x in the two months following Trump’s election victory, the strongest performance among the top 15 digital assets by market cap. This reflected market expectations that the SEC would drop its appeal of a court ruling concerning Ripple, as well as the potential for XRP ETFs to be approved under new SEC leadership.”
But Kendrick believes the fundamentals — not just politics — are driving XRP’s momentum.
“We think these gains are sustainable, not just because of recent leadership changes at the SEC but also because XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of one of the fastest-growing uses for digital assets – facilitation of cross-border and cross-currency payments. In this way, XRPL is similar to the main use case for stablecoins such as Tether: blockchain-enabled financial transactions that have traditionally been done through traditional financial (TradFi) institutions. This stablecoin use has grown 50% annually over the past two years, and we expect stablecoin transactions to increase 10x over the next four years. We think this bodes well for XRPL’s throughput growth, given the similar use cases for stablecoins and XRPL.”
Tether’s Big Play: Institutional-Grade Stablecoin Targets US Market
Charles Wayn, co-founder of decentralized Web3 super-app Galxe, told BeInCrypto that:
“The news that Tether is planning to launch an institutional-grade stablecoin for the US market is fantastic for the crypto industry. Tether pioneered stablecoins with its first launch over a decade ago in 2014, and its flagship product — USDT — is now the third largest cryptocurrency in the world. Unlike its rival, USDC, USDT has never been formally audited, leading to frequent questions over its balance sheet. Nonetheless, it remains the industry’s favored stablecoin, shown by its market cap of over $144 billion, which is well over double the size of USDC’s $60 billion.”
Wayn believes this move, along with Tether’s push for transparency, positions the company as a future leader in institutional crypto adoption.
“As such, this move, combined with other recent news that Tether is seeking a full audit from a Big Four accounting firm, shows that the company is not only willing to be compliant but also be a leader in institutional adoption. While USDT sadly did not pass the EU’s directive on stablecoins under MiCA, this new product will likely be designed to pass new legislation coming from the US.”
He adds that institutional momentum — fueled by players like BlackRock — reinforces why now is a pivotal moment for stablecoins and broader market stability.
“As such, there is little doubt that USDT will work hard to launch its new product in good time. As we see huge institutions like BlackRock further entering the market with another $66 million purchase of Bitcoin last week, along with the rapid growth of its RWA BUIDL fund, institutional adoption is now taking off rapidly.”
Crypto Chart of the Day
Total Stablecoin Market Cap and BTC Price. Source: Coinglass.
Stablecoins total market cap is currently close to its all-time highs, above $210 billion.
Byte-Sized Alpha
– Analysts warn that a return to Quantitative Easing in 2025 could ignite a massive crypto rally, potentially pushing Bitcoin toward $1 million and sparking a surge in altcoins.
– Zero inflows into Bitcoin ETFs and declining futures interest hint at fading investor confidence, though rising put contracts and positive funding rates point to cautious optimism.
– Galaxy Digital secures SEC approval to reorganize and move toward a May 2025 Nasdaq listing, signaling renewed confidence in crypto amid improving US policy support.
– Binance Research shows that during tariffs, RWA tokens outperform Bitcoin, as rising macro pressures weaken BTC’s role as a diversification asset.
– MicroStrategy’s pause in Bitcoin buying last week, amid $5.91 billion in unrealized losses, signals growing caution and raises questions about liquidity, debt, and broader institutional confidence.
Meme coins have had a slow day despite the broader market showing bullishness. However, small-cap token Rekt managed to post gains, leading the joke tokens.
BeInCrypto has analyzed two other meme coins for investors to watch, assessing their potential direction and what trends may follow.
MELANIA’s price surged 7.4% in the last 24 hours, driven by anticipation surrounding the upcoming TRUMP dinner. As a meme coin tied to US President Donald Trump’s wife, MELANIA, is likely to react to events involving Trump, reflecting investor sentiment and speculation around political developments.
The meme coin is forming a bullish RSI divergence, which signals potential upward movement. This suggests MELANIA could break the $0.37 resistance level, continuing its rise and possibly reaching $0.42. The price action indicates growing optimism among investors, who expect further upward momentum based on recent trends.
However, MELANIA faces challenges if the broader market downturn persists. Should the price fail to hold above the $0.34 support, the altcoin could experience a decline, potentially slipping to $0.31. A sustained downturn would invalidate the bullish outlook, prompting profit-taking and further price weakness.
MUBARAK price is up by 14% over the last 24 hours, preparing to breach the critical $0.0667 resistance level. The Parabolic SAR indicator positioned below the candlesticks provides a bullish outlook for the meme coin, suggesting that upward momentum could continue as it approaches the key resistance.
If MUBARAK manages to breach the $0.0667 barrier, it is likely to rise towards the $0.0885 resistance level. This move would signal continued gains for investors, reinforcing the current bullish sentiment and offering opportunities for further profit-taking as the price reaches new highs in the near term.
However, MUBARAK has previously struggled to breach the $0.0667 resistance level, which may pose a challenge again. If the price fails to break above this level, MUBARAK could fall back down to $0.0435. In such a scenario, the meme coin could consolidate above this support level, potentially delaying any further upward movement.
REKT has emerged as the best-performing meme coin today, posting a 24.5% rise, trading at $0.000000262. The bullish momentum is driven by strong investor interest, with over 78% of its 17,525 holders owning more than $10 worth of REKT. This indicates solid support for the token’s continued uptrend.
The strong backing from investors is essential for REKT’s upward movement. Currently facing resistance at $0.000000286, breaching this level will allow the meme coin to move toward $0.000000330. A successful breakout above this resistance will likely drive further investor confidence and fuel the ongoing bullish trend.
However, if REKT fails to break through the $0.000000286 resistance, it could fall back to $0.000000199. This would reverse the recent gains and invalidate the bullish outlook. The failure to overcome this resistance level may lead to profit-taking by investors and a pullback in price.
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