Cardano (ADA) has surged 26% since testing its psychological support at $0.90 on December 10. The rally pushed the token above its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), positioning it for potentially higher gains. This swift recovery has reignited bullish sentiment among investors, particularly as the ADA/BTC trading pair breaks above its 200-day EMA on the 4-hour chart.
The 200-day EMA is a crucial indicator often tested during higher lows in an uptrend. ADA’s bounce from this level aligns with a continuation of bullish momentum, supported by the current “altcoin season.” Although the altcoin season index has dipped slightly to 69 from 75 following a market-wide liquidation event, it remains strong, suggesting that altcoins like Cardano could continue outperforming Bitcoin until the top cryptocurrency reclaims its all-time high at $104,670.
DeFi Growth Boosts Cardano’s Prospects
Cardano’s ecosystem is also showing robust growth, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) rising by $84 million in just 48 hours. According to DeFiLlama, the network’s TVL increased from $560 million to $644 million, driven by key protocols like Liqwid, Minswap, and Indigo, each recording a 10% rise in locked value over the past week.
The network’s growing DeFi activity reflects increasing investor confidence. Additionally, Cardano’s open interest (OI) in futures trading climbed by $140 million to reach $830 million on December 10, signaling sustained interest among traders despite a decline from $1.18 billion on December 3.
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Technical Hurdles Remain
From a technical standpoint, ADA’s rally faces resistance from a descending trendline. To solidify a bullish breakout, the token must surpass this hurdle and target a retest of its recent high at $1.20. Momentum indicators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) show signs of recovery from oversold levels, but the lack of a bullish crossover suggests possible consolidation within the fair value gap (FVG) between $1.03 and $1.05.
While ADA’s recent price movements and ecosystem growth are promising, a decisive breakout above resistance is necessary for the continuation of its uptrend. Investors should monitor key technical levels and ecosystem developments as Cardano builds momentum heading into the new year.
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