Cardano (ADA) Faces $0.74 Resistance as Whales Accumulate

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  • ADA holds above $0.61 support despite short-term weakness.
  • Whales continue accumulating, signaling long-term confidence.
  • $0.74 remains the critical resistance before any recovery.

Cardano (ADA) has seen turbulent price action this week. After briefly climbing 11.4% to $0.694 from its local support near $0.61, the token retraced by 4% in the past 24 hours. This pullback mirrors Bitcoin’s (BTC) own hesitation at the $116,000 resistance level, which triggered broader market weakness.

Open Interest for ADA dropped alongside a stagnant spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), reflecting limited short-term enthusiasm from traders. The funding rate, while still positive, declined — signaling reduced confidence among leveraged positions.

Cardano Coinalyze
Source: Coinalyze

Whales Keep Accumulating Despite Market Caution

While short-term sentiment appears fragile, on-chain data tells a different story. Large Cardano holders — those with 100,000 ADA or more — have continued to accumulate over the past week. This steady accumulation suggests long-term confidence, even as speculators step aside.

Such whale behavior often precedes strong rebounds, but in this case, momentum indicators suggest that buying pressure remains insufficient to drive a sustained breakout.

Cardano 1-day Chart
Source: ADA/USDT on TradingView

Key Resistance Ahead at $0.74

On the technical front, ADA’s structure remains mixed. The $0.61 support zone has held firm, forming a base within a broader bullish weekly trend. However, a short-term bearish structure persists until ADA flips its major supply zone between $0.70 and $0.74 into support.

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Data from CoinGlass shows a cluster of liquidation levels near $0.745 — a zone that could attract price action in the coming days. Still, traders should remain cautious, as this area may trigger profit-taking and another local reversal.

Outlook: Consolidation Before Direction

Cardano’s near-term prospects depend on whether buyers can defend $0.61 and overcome resistance near $0.74. While whale accumulation hints at long-term optimism, current market signals point to continued consolidation before any clear breakout.

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