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$0.240119
-3.25% 24h
Snapshot updated 118d ago; checking live sources.
Official websiteWhitepaperMarket profile
Chain: ADAWatchlist: 954.39K
Smart Contract PlatformLayer 1 (L1)Cardano EcosystemProof of Stake (PoS)GMCI Layer 1 IndexGMCI 30 IndexGMCI IndexMade in USACoinbase 50 IndexDecentralized ApplicationsSmart ContractsToken Issuance
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Cardano price today and trading activity

Markets 8Volume/Cap 6.42%
Price
$0.240119
Live reference price across public feeds.
24h change
-3.25%
Short-term momentum direction.
Market cap
$8.85B
Reported spot market capitalization.
24h volume
$568.07M
Combined public trading turnover.
7D price chart (USD, CoinGecko)
-5.00%
Low: $0.236197High: $0.256038Last: $0.241060

What is moving price today?

ADA is showing -3.25% over 24 hours and $568.07M in turnover.

Where is liquidity deepest?

At the moment, Binance ADA/USDT, Batonex ADA/USDT, and Pionex ADA/USDT stand out as the most liquid routes for ADA.

What should traders verify?

Match the ADA contract to the official site, then weigh route quality and slippage before sizing a trade.

How much public attention exists?

The latest attention snapshot points to 954.39K watchlist users, 853.08K X followers, 3.76K developer stars, and 76% composite confidence.

Where to buy Cardano (ADA)

Venue data pulled from live DEX routes, exchange market feeds, and public aggregators.
Observed venues: 8 Primary chain: ADA

To buy Cardano, start with a venue like Binance that currently lists ADA/USDT. Create an account, complete any required verification, deposit USDT or another supported account funding method, and open the ADA/USDT market. Before placing an order, compare volume, liquidity, fees, and route quality across the venues shown below.

VenuePairType24h VolumeLiquidityLink
Binance
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$47.18MNot disclosedOpen Binance
Batonex
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$30.62MNot disclosedTracked
Pionex
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$27.28MNot disclosedTracked
Ascendex (Bitmax)
trust: Medium
ADA/USDTSpot$33.28MNot disclosedOpen Ascendex (Bitmax)
Deepcoin
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$19.19MNot disclosedTracked
Bvox
trust: Medium
ADA/USDTSpot$25.18MNot disclosedTracked
Xt
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$16.49MNot disclosedTracked
Whitebit
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$16.43MNot disclosedOpen Whitebit
Spot
Binance ADA/USDT
trust: High
Open Binance
24h volume
$47.18M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Route
Spot
Spot
Batonex ADA/USDT
trust: High
24h volume
$30.62M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Route
Spot
Spot
Pionex ADA/USDT
trust: High
24h volume
$27.28M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Route
Spot
Spot
Ascendex (Bitmax) ADA/USDT
trust: Medium
Open Ascendex (Bitmax)
24h volume
$33.28M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Route
Spot
Spot
Deepcoin ADA/USDT
trust: High
24h volume
$19.19M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Route
Spot
Spot
Bvox ADA/USDT
trust: Medium
24h volume
$25.18M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Route
Spot
Spot
Xt ADA/USDT
trust: High
24h volume
$16.49M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Route
Spot
Spot
Whitebit ADA/USDT
trust: High
Open Whitebit
24h volume
$16.43M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Route
Spot

What is Cardano (ADA)?

Cardano is a blockchain platform built on academic research that enables on-chain contracts and distributed applications while using significantly less energy than traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. In practice, 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 is built to create a more secure and stable foundation compared to platforms that prioritize speed over thorough testing. the network's native cryptocurrency, ADA, is used to send money, pay transaction fees, and participate in network protocol governance.

Public metadata currently describes Cardano as a coin with Proof of Stake consensus and semi-centralized structure. Public reference history for this asset dates back to 2017-09-29. Available contract and metadata references point back to the Cardano network. Common classification tags include Smart Contract Platform, Layer 1 (L1), and Cardano Ecosystem. Recent project context on this page includes 4 dated event reference(s).

Public metadata currently describes Cardano as a coin with Proof of Stake consensus and semi-centralized structure. Project identity references currently place Cardano on the ADA network.

What to watch right now

Use the live ratio cards above to compare turnover, visible liquidity, and route quality before trading.

  • Cardano live quote: $0.240119 with -3.25% over the last 24 hours.
  • Market cap: $8.85B; 24h volume: $568.07M.
  • Valuation ratio: FDV FDV pending versus FDV/cap pending of current market cap.
  • Execution ratios: 6.42% volume/cap. Route liquidity is kept separate from global volume.
  • 13 live venue routes are visible for ADA; links below stay route-focused instead of repeating a synthetic venue price.

ADA tokenomics and valuation

Circulating supply
36.88B
82% of max supply
Total supply
45.00B
Reported minted or outstanding supply
Max supply
45.00B
Configured ceiling if publicly reported
All-time high
$3.09
2021-09-02 | 92.2% below ATH
All-time low
$0.019253
2020-03-13 | 1147.2% above ATL
82%Circulating
Supply in circulation

36.88B of 45.00B max supply is already circulating; the remaining 18% is potential future emission.

The ADA valuation cards above refresh market cap, fully diluted value, supply, and historical range from the live market profile when available.

For ADA, treat the live market figures as a first pass: confirm the contract, review route liquidity, and compare official references before making a trading decision.

Volume/Cap: 6.42%

ADA contract and chain details

Cross-check contract paths, venue routing, and official surfaces without forcing everything into one oversized reference card.

Project identity

Project type
coin
Status
Active
Proof / issuance
Proof of Stake
Organization
Semi centralized
Hashing algorithm
Ouroboros
Tracked categories
Smart Contract Platform, Layer 1 (L1), Cardano Ecosystem, Proof of Stake (PoS), GMCI Layer 1 Index, GMCI 30 Index

Market access

Reference pair
ADA USDT
Primary chain
ADA

Official resources

Explorer
adaex.org
Explorer
adapools.org
Explorer
blockchair.com
Explorer
cardanoexplorer.com
Explorer
cardanoscan.io
Explorer
cexplorer.io

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ADA community and development signals

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Community footprint

Watchlist users
954.39K
X followers
853.08K
Reddit subscribers
0
Telegram members
15.67K
Community visibility currently shows 954.39K watchlist users, 853.08K X followers, 0 Reddit subscribers, and 15.67K Telegram members.

Development footprint

GitHub stars
3.76K
GitHub forks
643
Repository subscribers
465
Recent commits
0
Merged PRs
1.71K
PR contributors
80
Issue close rate
78%
Developer activity references show 3.76K stars, 643 forks, 0 recent commits, 80 PR contributors, and 1.71K merged pull requests.

Sentiment and attention

Composite status
Bearish
Bullish share
42%
Bearish share
58%
Confidence
76%
Signal score
-0.19
Positive vote ratio
78%
Negative vote ratio
22%

Recent project context

Recent project events

2024-10-22
18.53MM Token Unlock
2021-03-31
AdaPay on Shelley MainNet
2021-03-31
Decentralized Block Gen
2020-07-02
The Cardano Virtual Summit

Team references

  • Charles HoskinsonFounder & CEO IOHK
  • PhD Duncan CouttsDirector, full stack engineer
  • PhD Lars BrünjesDirector of Education
  • PhD Philipp KantDirector of formal methods
  • Peter ThompsonDeveloper
  • Darryl McAdamsDeveloper
  • Ante KegaljDeveloper
  • Jens KrauseDeveloper

Frequently asked questions about ADA

What is the current price of Cardano (ADA)?
Live ADA price and 24-hour change refresh when this page loads.
Where can I buy Cardano (ADA)?
Current venue data points to Binance ADA/USDT, Batonex ADA/USDT, and Pionex ADA/USDT.
What blockchain is ADA on?
Primary chain references place ADA on the ADA network.
What is ADA's market cap and trading volume?
Live ADA market cap and 24-hour volume refresh when this page loads.
Is ADA bullish or bearish right now?
Use the live price, volume, liquidity, and community pulse on this page to read the current ADA setup.
What is the Cardano (ADA) price prediction?
DexBrief shows live market context for ADA, but does not publish ADA price targets.
Is Cardano (ADA) a good investment?
Review live volume, liquidity, market cap, contract verification, and route quality before deciding on ADA.
Is Cardano (ADA) safe or a scam?
Verify ADA on official links and watch its liquidity and trading activity before buying.
How do I buy Cardano (ADA)?
To buy Cardano (ADA), open Binance ADA/USDT and review price, fees, and depth before placing an order.
What is the all-time high of Cardano (ADA)?
All-time high and low fields for ADA refresh in the tokenomics section when live market profile data is available.

How to evaluate Cardano (ADA)

Use this ADA page as a market snapshot, then verify contract addresses, route depth, valuation context, official docs, and development signals before trading.

  • Verify contract addresses against the official website or explorer before bridging or trading.
  • Use live liquidity, volume, market-cap context, and official references together when judging execution quality.
  • Compare DEX data with centralized exchange references when both exist, especially during sharp moves.
  • Read the whitepaper or docs to confirm token utility, issuance, and governance claims.
  • Review public source-code links and contributor depth when technical transparency matters.

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