Cardano under pressure: its market capitalization collapses by 64% in 2025
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In 2025, Cardano (ADA) experiences a severe crisis with an abrupt 64% drop in its market capitalization. Once considered a safe bet in the crypto ecosystem, this cryptocurrency now struggles to gain momentum. What factors are behind this collapse and what does the future hold for ADA?
In brief
Cardano's market capitalization fell by 64% in 2025, from $39 billion to $14 billion.
Structural weaknesses, such as a lower TVL and a drastic drop in crypto activity, explain Cardano's inability to recover.
The future of ADA in 2026 remains uncertain: between a potential rebound thanks to technical improvements and a risk of decline due to increased competition.
2025, the dark year of Cardano: a 64% drop in its market capitalization
Cardano lost $25 billion in 2025, a 64% drop in its valuation, reducing its market capitalization to $14 billion. This disastrous performance starkly contrasts with that of other cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin, which limited its drop to 50%. Several factors explain this decline: a massive sell-off of 120 million ADA by whales in just two months, as well as a collapse of technical indicators.
Additionally, the price of ADA has plummeted by 50% from its peak of $0.80, losing a key support level. Simultaneously, user activity has collapsed, dropping from 93,000 active addresses during the elections to less than 25,000 today. These figures illustrate a massive disconnect from cryptocurrency investors, exacerbating downward pressure in the market.
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