Cardano (ADA) Latest Crypto Analysis Report – Oct 16, 2026, 2:52 PM UTCCardano (ADA) down 0.1% vs yesterday's close, 93% below its record
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:52 PM UTCCardano (ADA) is +1.73% over 24 hours with a market cap of $8.63 billion (rank #17).
Cardano is a blockchain platform built on academic research that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications while using significantly less energy than traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. What sets Cardano apart is its methodical, research-driven approach — every major feature is peer-reviewed by scientists and cryptographers before being added to the network. This careful process aims to create a more secure and stable foundation compared to platforms that prioritize speed over thorough testing. The platform's native cryptocurrency, ADA, is used to send money, pay transaction fees, and participate in network governance. Cardano uses a proof-of-stake system to process transactions, which works differently from Bitcoin's mining approach. Instead of competing to solve complex puzzles, users can "stake" their ADA — essentially locking it up temporarily — to become validators who verify transactions. The system selects validators based on how much ADA they've staked and for how long, then rewards them with additional ADA for their participation. This approach uses far less energy than traditional mining while keeping the network secure.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Smart Contract Platform, Layer 1 (L1), Cardano Ecosystem, Proof of Stake (PoS) |
| Official website | cardano.org |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $0.2297 |
| 24h change | +1.73% |
| 24h high / low | $0.2331 / $0.2268 |
| 24h trading volume | $299.60 million |
| Market cap | $8.63 billion |
| Market cap rank | #17 |
| Fully diluted valuation | $10.34 billion |
| Circulating supply | 37,553,537,942 ADA |
| Total supply | 45,000,000,000 ADA |
| Max supply | 45,000,000,000 ADA |
| 7d / 30d / 1y change | -3.81% / +18.66% / -66.31% |
| All-time high | $3.09 on 2021-09-01 (-92.56% from ATH) |
| All-time low | $0.01925 on 2020-03-12 (+1093.21% from ATL) |
Daily closes, 2025-10-17 to 2026-10-16: low $0.1436, high $0.6812.
| Date (UTC) | Close | Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 (live) | $0.2297 | -0.14% | $299.60 million |
| 2026-10-15 | $0.2300 | -2.42% | $357.56 million |
| 2026-10-14 | $0.2358 | +1.25% | $434.63 million |
| 2026-10-13 | $0.2329 | -7.61% | $404.37 million |
| 2026-10-12 | $0.2520 | +1.23% | $383.01 million |
| 2026-10-11 | $0.2490 | +2.48% | $525.60 million |
| 2026-10-10 | $0.2430 | +4.71% | $410.69 million |
| 2026-10-09 | $0.2320 | -9.14% | $761.89 million |
| 2026-10-08 | $0.2554 | -4.51% | $640.73 million |
| 2026-10-07 | $0.2675 | -1.09% | $671.63 million |
| 2026-10-06 | $0.2704 | +4.11% | $999.90 million |
| 2026-10-05 | $0.2597 | +6.49% | $606.60 million |
| 2026-10-04 | $0.2439 | -0.16% | $247.94 million |
| 2026-10-03 | $0.2443 | -0.82% | $674.95 million |
| 2026-10-02 | $0.2463 | -0.08% | $490.84 million |
| 2026-10-01 | $0.2465 | +0.86% | $480.67 million |
| 2026-09-30 | $0.2444 | -1.13% | $520.23 million |
| 2026-09-29 | $0.2472 | -3.07% | $684.67 million |
| 2026-09-28 | $0.2550 | +0.41% | $399.40 million |
| 2026-09-27 | $0.2540 | -1.79% | $522.97 million |
| 2026-09-26 | $0.2586 | +4.46% | $723.14 million |
| 2026-09-25 | $0.2476 | +3.83% | $576.64 million |
| 2026-09-24 | $0.2385 | -6.13% | $760.53 million |
| 2026-09-23 | $0.2540 | +3.67% | $933.73 million |
| 2026-09-22 | $0.2450 | +7.53% | $825.02 million |
| 2026-09-21 | $0.2279 | +0.05% | $456.03 million |
| 2026-09-20 | $0.2278 | +1.47% | $562.10 million |
| 2026-09-19 | $0.2245 | +10.85% | $707.62 million |
| 2026-09-18 | $0.2025 | +3.23% | $366.83 million |
| 2026-09-17 | $0.1962 | +0.41% | $421.66 million |
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Cardano is trading at $0.2297 as of Oct 16, 2026, 2:52 PM UTC, +1.73% over 24 hours (CoinGecko).
$8.63 billion, ranked #17 by market cap.
$3.09, set on 2021-09-01. It is -92.56% from that level now.
37,553,537,942 ADA circulating out of a max supply of 45,000,000,000.
Information only. Not financial or investment advice and not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any asset. No price predictions. Data: CoinGecko; may be delayed or inaccurate.