Cardano (ADA) has recently shown a modest recovery, riding the wave of broader market bullishness, which has brought its price back above $0.70.
This uptick has sparked renewed optimism among investors, and if the bullish momentum continues, Cardano could see a breakout above $0.80, potentially marking a significant shift in its price trajectory.
Cardano Could End Its Bearishness
Cardano’s technical indicators have recently shown signs of a potential turnaround, especially after a Death Cross formation. Sixteen days ago, the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) crossed below the 50-day EMA, signaling a bearish trend. This is known as a Death Cross, often seen as a negative signal in technical analysis.
However, the recent recovery above $0.70 and sustained bullish momentum could see ADA rise above $0.80. Should this reversal happen before April begins, it would mark the shortest Death Cross in Cardano’s history. It would be a sharp contrast to the previous 56-day span from March to May 2020.
On the macro level, Cardano’s bullish momentum is supported by a variety of technical indicators, especially the Relative Strength Index (RSI). Currently above the neutral line at 50.0, the RSI is at a 7-week high, signaling growing investor confidence and increasing buying pressure. The RSI’s upward momentum highlights the market’s positive outlook on ADA, suggesting that Cardano is gaining traction after a period of relative stagnation.
With a strong RSI reading, ADA appears to be benefiting from a resurgence of investor interest, which may help sustain the altcoin’s price gains in the short term. If the bullish momentum continues, Cardano could potentially see significant price increases, pushing it toward new resistance levels and offering an opportunity for profitable trades.
Cardano’s price is currently trading at $0.70, marking a 13% increase in the last 24 hours. If this bullish trend continues, ADA will likely encounter resistance around $0.77. Historically, the $0.70 to $0.77 range has been a consolidation zone. A successful breach of $0.77 would signal a further move towards $0.85.
A breach of $0.77 would reinforce Cardano’s upward momentum, potentially driving its price even higher. Furthermore, a breakout above $0.80 would suggest that Cardano is ready to resume its longer-term bullish trend.
However, the bullish outlook will be invalidated if Cardano fails to maintain its current price levels. If ADA falls back below $0.70 and slips to $0.63, it could erase the recent gains and lead to further declines. In this case, the positive momentum would be considered short-lived, and the bearish trend could be reinforced.
Welcome to the US Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.
Grab a coffee to see why Standard Chartered thinks XRP could soon leapfrog Ethereum, how Tether’s institutional pivot might reshape the stablecoin market, and how players like BlackRock, Galaxy Digital, and the Federal Reserve could shape crypto’s next chapter.
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.
President Donald Trump is set to speak at the Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York on March 20.
This is the first time a sitting US president will participate in a crypto conference.
Donald Trump to Make Historic Appearance at the Digital Asset Summit
Earlier this month, Donald Trump hosted the first-ever White House Crypto Summit. Although the community wasn’t particularly happy with the developments at the summit, it gave several significant updates on the US Bitcoin Reserve and the government’s current regulatory stance.
Reports indicate that Trump’s appearance may not be live. Some sources suggest he could deliver a pre-recorded message instead.
Either way, this marks the first time an active US president is set to formally address a crypto conference.
“Got some clarity on this — multiple sources on the ground at the DAS Conference tell me President Trump is/was planning to livestream into the conference at some point today or tomorrow to address the crowd. I’m told this may yet happen but could also be done via a taped recoding,” wrote Eleanor Terrett.
The summit will also feature key lawmakers, including Representatives Ro Khanna and Tom Emmer, alongside industry leaders such as MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
The crypto market has shown signs of recovery this week. Earlier today, the Feds announced that it won’t hold any rate cuts currently. Yet, two more rate cuts are planned for later this year.
Trump’s address at DAS could have further implications. If he signals a more favorable regulatory approach to digital assets, the market could respond positively.
