Publication date: September 25, 2025

Cardano remains one of the most talked about projects in the crypto market. While many altcoins are in the shadow of Ethereum and Solana, Cardano has shown in recent months that it is claiming its own place in the market with solid technological advancements and an active community. The question that keeps coming back: can ADA finally deliver on the promise it has been carrying for years?

Back in August 2024, we wrote about Cardano's role within the market and the challenges the network faced at the time. Much has happened since then: new governance decisions, substantial investments from the treasury, and a clear focus on DeFi and real-world assets have re-energized the ecosystem.

You can read our previous article on cardano back HERE.

What is the current situation

For those who are new or could use a refresher: Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain known for its scientific approach. Development is proceeding in several phases, with security, scalability and sustainability at its core. The platform aims to lay a foundation for smart contracts, decentralized applications and financial inclusion worldwide.

Since our previous article, the project has visibly evolved. New governance decisions, substantial investments from treasury and a clear focus on DeFi and real-world assets have re-energized the ecosystem.

Since late August 2024, there have been some significant moves within Cardano:

• 50 million ADA for ecosystem growth: The Cardano Foundation has announced the release of 50 million ADA to support stablecoins, DeFi projects and other applications. This will provide more liquidity, making it easier for users to trade without large price fluctuations.
  
  

• 96 million ADA from treasury for network improvements: The community has agreed to use ADA 96 million (about $71 million) to technically strengthen the network. These funds will go toward upgrades such as Hydra and Leios, which should make Cardano faster and more scalable.
  
  

• Proposal for transaction fees in other tokens: A new Cardano Improvement Proposal (CIP) proposes that transaction fees can also be paid in other tokens. This will make dApps more user-friendly, as users will not always need ADA for small transactions.
  
  

• More than 2,000 projects on Cardano: Development continues actively: there are now more than 2,000 projects running on the network. With this, Cardano continues to grow into a versatile ecosystem with applications in finance, gaming and supply chain, among others.

Summary: Cardano is investing heavily in technical innovations and usability, with a clear focus on DeFi, real-world assets and ecosystem growth.

Share price development

The chart below shows Cardano's share price movement since our last article. Since then, we have seen a number of notable movements. In November, a sharp rise began following news surrounding the U.S. presidential election, with Trump suggesting more crypto-friendly policies. Then in early March, we saw another sharp rebound after reports of plans for a U.S. crypto reserve involving Cardano.

Since March, however, the price has mainly moved in a wide range between about $0.50 and $1.00, with considerable volatility. Within that zone, considerable fluctuations were visible, alternating between rapid rises and firm corrections.

Currently, the price is around an important support point of about $0.77. Should the price close below that, the next crucial level around $0.70 will come into view. This is a zone where the price previously found support several times and therefore could again play an important role in the course of the price in the coming period.

Nevertheless, the long-term picture for Cardano remains positive. With the continued adoption of blockchain by large companies and the growing interest of governments in digital assets, Cardano is in a strong position. The network continues to develop, the community remains active and the technological base is solid. This makes Cardano a project that, despite interim fluctuations, has great potential to grow further in the future.

Conclusion

Cardano has clearly shown since our August 2024 article that the project is in full swing. Important decisions from the community, substantial investments from the treasury and new technological proposals highlight that the network is not standing still. In doing so, the stock price shows that external factors, such as election news and policy plans around a crypto reserve, continue to have a major impact on sentiment.

Although ADA has fluctuated widely within a wide range in recent months, the longer-term picture remains positive. The combination of technological advances, a growing number of projects and increasing interest from both companies and governments gives Cardano a solid foundation for the future. For investors, this means that while the short-term may be volatile, the fundamental pillars for further growth remain solid.

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