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- ADA whales hit a 4-month high, signaling accumulation at $0.24 support.
- Bitcoin liquidation wiped $276M, but long-term holders continue to buy.
- Market structure hints at potential rebound as weak hands exit.
Cardano (ADA) and Bitcoin (BTC) are showing signs of underlying strength despite broad market weakness. While prices have slumped in recent months, on-chain data suggests that patient investors may be quietly positioning for a potential rebound.
ADA Whales Step In as Price Hits Key Support
Cardano is hovering around $0.24 after falling more than 40% over the past three months. Despite this weakness, large holders are increasingly active. Santiment reports that wallets holding at least 10 million ADA have climbed to 424, the highest level since December.
Historically, such accumulation during price dips often signals that institutional or experienced investors are quietly buying before a broader recovery. From a technical perspective, ADA is trading in a critical support range between $0.22 and $0.28. Analyst Alpha Crypto Signal noted that ADA recently broke out of a descending wedge on lower timeframes, moving toward $0.27–$0.29. Holding above this zone could set the stage for a larger rebound, potentially forming a double bottom pattern that hints at a structural market shift.
Bitcoin Shakeout Clears the Weak Hands
Bitcoin’s recent price action has also shaken out short-term traders. A brief surge to $69,000 on April 6 triggered liquidations of 80,202 leveraged traders, wiping $276 million from the market. BTC currently sits around $68,274, down more than 2% in 24 hours and roughly 45% below its all-time high.
Short-term holders, who purchased Bitcoin within the last six months, are now sitting on average unrealized losses of nearly 19.4%. Panic selling has intensified, creating opportunities for long-term holders to accumulate. On-chain data confirms this: over 300,000 BTC has moved into long-term holder wallets, signaling patient accumulation by experienced investors.
Also Read: Cardano & Ethereum Flash Bullish Signals — Is a Short Squeeze Coming?
What the Market Signals Mean
The current market shows a familiar dynamic. Reactive traders are being forced out, while larger, experienced participants quietly accumulate. For ADA, this could mean support is forming near $0.24–$0.28, and for Bitcoin, the current correction may mark the tail end of fear-driven selling.
While uncertainty remains high, data-driven investors see early signs of a turning point. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining whether these accumulation trends translate into sustained upward momentum.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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