The Cardano price dropped over 12% in the past week, aligning with a broader cryptocurrency market downturn. This decline is partly due to the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund’s decision to rebalance its portfolio, leading to the liquidation of about 1.6% of its Cardano assets.
Analyst Observations Highlight Potential Further Decline
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has highlighted a concerning trend regarding Cardano whale activity. Based on Santiment’s Whale Transaction Count metric, which monitors transactions of over $1 million worth of ADA, Martinez notes a decrease in whale activity.
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This decline, from around 400 daily transactions to 200 daily transactions within a week, suggests a potential decline in significant ADA transactions.
Chart showing ADA whale transaction count, whale holdings, and price | Source:Ali_charts/X
Martinez suggests that decreased whale activity in Cardano may signal either price consolidation or further decline. This reduced buying from major investors can bearishly impact the cryptocurrency, especially with small traders seeking profit.
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Cardano’s Recent Performance and Current Status
While Cardano had a promising start to the year, reaching a high of $0.80 in early March, it has since experienced a downward trajectory, influenced by Bitcoin’s price fluctuations. As of the latest update, the Cardano price hovers around $0.577, reflecting a 1% decline over the past 24 hours.
Cardano price hovers around $0.58 on the daily timeframe | Source: ADAUSDT chart on TradingView
Cardano’s recent price decline, worsened by the Grayscale fund sell-off and whale activity slowdown, highlights challenges amid market turmoil.
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Investors remain vigilant as they assess the potential implications of these developments on Cardano’s future price movements.