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Cardano (ADA) has recently shown strong signs of a recovery, giving traders new hope for a rally towards the $1 mark. The price has climbed above $0.70 for the first time since March and is currently facing key resistance levels that could decide the next move.
Cardano Price Strong Recovery Hints at Rally
According to crypto analyst Ali Charts, the Cardano price is approaching a major test at $0.74. A breakout above this level could open the way for a move toward $0.88 for ADA price. Over the past seven days, Cardano has gained more than 12%, showing increased investor interest.
Trading volume has risen by 33% in the past 24 hours, reaching $723 million. This higher volume signals that buyers are becoming more active as Cardano attempts to overcome resistance barriers between $0.7150 and $0.7200. If the Cardano price fails to break above these levels, it could drop back to $0.6800.
The ADA price is currently trading around $0.7088, showing a daily gain of 2.04%. It continues to recover from the recent low of $0.6500. However, some technical indicators suggest that the upward momentum could be weakening as ADA price nears critical resistance points.
Whale Activity and ETF Speculation
Large Cardano holders, often referred to as whales, have been increasing their ADA holdings. Data from Santiment shows that wallets holding between 10 million and 100 million ADA now control 35.5% of the total supply. This figure has risen from 33% in January, indicating sustained accumulation boosted by the recent reveal of backing for the Ripple coin XRP.
Wallets with between 1 million and 10 million ADA have also grown to account for 15.83% of the supply. Analysts view whale accumulation as a positive sign, as it often suggests that large investors expect future gains.
Source: Polymarket
In addition, speculation about a potential spot ADA ETF is gaining momentum. Following the appointment of Paul Atkins as the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expectations for ETF approvals have increased. Moreover, Polymarket data shows the probability of an ADA ETF being approved this year jumped to 51%.
Golden Cross Formation and Bullish Momentum
As per the recent technical analysis, a Golden Cross on the 4-hour chart has emerged, strengthening the Cardano’s price’s bullish outlook. Subsequent to this crossover, the price rose sharply and then trading above the 50 period SMA which has since become the support. Another positive sign was marked by higher highs and higher lows in the price action.
The Money Flow Index (MFI) at the moment is 55.33, which is more neutral to slightly bullish at the moment. The MFI is not overstretched towards the buy signal and not oversold, meaning there is potential for rising ADA prices if the undertone remains bullish.
ADAUSD price chart (Source: TradingView)
On a larger timeframe, Cardano price is within the falling channel formed in the first half of 2025. The price has reversed from the channel bottom and is currently moving towards the midway and the upper edge of the channel.
An upward breakout above the upper Bollinger Band about $0.77 to $0.78, in accordance with Ali Charts, could open the way for further upward trends towards $0.88 possible. Therefore, if Cardano price clears this region, it will endorse the bullish signal highlighted earlier by the Golden Cross formation.
According to the charts, resistance is around $0.70 to $0.72, with further support at the lower border of the channel at $0.55 to $0.57. If the resistance levels remain intact, Cardano could revisit the lower support level before attempting another breakout.
Bitcoin’s price recently hit a monthly high, surpassing $87,000 and marking a notable rise for the crypto king. This rally is attributed to favorable macroeconomic conditions and the increased conviction of key investors.
Despite this growth, long-term holders’ profits have dropped to a two-year low, signaling a more cautious outlook among certain market participants.
Bitcoin Whales Remain Bullish
Whale and shark addresses, which hold between 10 and 10,000 BTC, have been actively accumulating Bitcoin at lower price levels. Over the past month, these addresses have purchased approximately 53,652 BTC, worth nearly $4.7 billion. This buying spree indicates that large investors are taking advantage of Bitcoin’s recent dip, believing in the asset’s long-term potential.
The accumulation by these large investors highlights confidence in Bitcoin’s growth. While some market participants might have been uncertain during Bitcoin’s recent price fluctuations, these major holders appear to be positioning themselves for future gains.
Bitcoin Whale and Shark Holding. Source: Santiment
The MVRV Long/Short Difference indicator, which tracks the difference between short-term holders (STHs) and long-term holders (LTHs) in terms of realized profits, is currently at a two-year low. This indicates that STHs are dominating the market, which reflects the whale accumulation. However, the dominance of short-term holders in profits often signals that the market is ripe for selling, which could result in downward pressure on Bitcoin’s price.
With the MVRV indicator flipping below the zero line, there’s a risk that Bitcoin’s price could be negatively impacted if STHs decide to cash out. While whales continue to accumulate, the growing influence of STHs could lead to increased volatility, especially if the market sentiment shifts.
Bitcoin is currently trading at $87,463, holding above the crucial support level of $86,822. The last time Bitcoin failed to secure this support, the price fell significantly. However, if Bitcoin can maintain support at $86,822, it could move toward the next resistance level at $89,800.
Breaking through the $90,000 mark is a key milestone for Bitcoin. If Bitcoin can reclaim $90,000 as support, it will likely continue its upward trend. This psychological level is crucial for bolstering investor confidence, which would drive further price increases.
On the downside, if Bitcoin faces bearish momentum, it could struggle to hold support at $86,822. A drop through this level would likely lead to a further decline, with the next support level at $85,204. If this fails, Bitcoin could slide to $82,503, erasing a significant portion of the recent gains.
