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Cardano (ADA) live market page with price, liquidity, contract references, official links, and market signals.
$0.240119
-3.25% 24h
Live market data refreshes automatically.
Official websiteX live searchWhitepaper
Chain: CardanoLive route: SolanaWatchlist: 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
Official WebsiteX / TwitterRedditWhitepaperCoinGeckocexplorer.iocardanoexplorer.comadaex.org
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Cardano price today and trading activity

Markets 8Trend 26Volume/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?

The strongest visible routes right now for ADA include Binance ADA/USDT, Batonex ADA/USDT, and Pionex ADA/USDT.

What should traders verify?

Verify the tracked contract path, compare DEX versus CEX routing, and confirm docs before treating ADA as executable.

How much public attention exists?

Current public attention indicators show 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: Cardano

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 price, volume, liquidity, and route quality across the live venues shown below.

VenuePairTypePrice24h VolumeLiquidityLink
Binance
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$0.239828$47.18MNot disclosedOpen
Batonex
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$0.240128$30.62MNot disclosedTracked
Pionex
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$0.240128$27.28MNot disclosedTracked
Ascendex (Bitmax)
trust: Medium
ADA/USDTSpot$0.240148$33.28MNot disclosedOpen
Deepcoin
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$0.240028$19.19MNot disclosedTracked
Bvox
trust: Medium
ADA/USDTSpot$0.239928$25.18MNot disclosedTracked
Xt
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$0.240128$16.49MNot disclosedTracked
Whitebit
trust: High
ADA/USDTSpot$0.239832$16.43MNot disclosedOpen
Spot
Binance ADA/USDT
trust: High
Open market
Price
$0.239828
24h volume
$47.18M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Spot
Batonex ADA/USDT
trust: High
Price
$0.240128
24h volume
$30.62M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Spot
Pionex ADA/USDT
trust: High
Price
$0.240128
24h volume
$27.28M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Spot
Ascendex (Bitmax) ADA/USDT
trust: Medium
Open market
Price
$0.240148
24h volume
$33.28M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Spot
Deepcoin ADA/USDT
trust: High
Price
$0.240028
24h volume
$19.19M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Spot
Bvox ADA/USDT
trust: Medium
Price
$0.239928
24h volume
$25.18M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Spot
Xt ADA/USDT
trust: High
Price
$0.240128
24h volume
$16.49M
Liquidity
Not disclosed
Spot
Whitebit ADA/USDT
trust: High
Open market
Price
$0.239832
24h volume
$16.43M
Liquidity
Not disclosed

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. Latest snapshot shows market cap near $8,852,830,583, 24h volume around $568,072,532, 24h change down 3.25%. DexBrief is currently monitoring a live market route on Solana. Current market coverage for this page is being assembled from a single public market feed.

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 Cardano network.

What to watch right now

Current execution ratios show volume-to-market-cap at 6.42%.

  • Cardano is trading at $0.240119 with -3.25% over the last 24 hours.
  • Market cap is currently $8.85B with $568.07M in 24h trading volume.
  • 13 live venue routes are currently visible for ADA.

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

Current market capitalization is around $8.85B. Reported circulating supply is 36.88B against a stated max supply of 45.00B (82% circulating). Historical range currently shows all-time high $3.09 on 2021-09-02 and all-time low $0.019253 on 2020-03-13.

Verify token and pair addresses first, compare DEX and CEX depth when both are available, and use official docs, explorers, and code references to confirm the market setup around ADA.

Volume/Cap: 6.42%Trend score: 26

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

Primary chain
Cardano
Observed trading route
Solana
CEX reference pair
ADA USDT
CoinGecko ID
cardano
CoinPaprika ID
ada cardano

Official resources

Website
Official Website
cardano.org
X / Twitter
X / Twitter
x.com
Reddit
Reddit
www.reddit.com
Whitepaper
Whitepaper
docs.cardano.org
Market page
CoinGecko
www.coingecko.com
Explorer
cexplorer.io
Explorer
cardanoexplorer.com
Explorer
adaex.org
Explorer
adapools.org
Explorer
blockchair.com

ADA community and development signals

Community, development, and sentiment reads are split into smaller cards so the section can pack naturally instead of leaving dead space.

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
44%
Bearish share
56%
Confidence
76%
Signal score
-0.14
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)?
Cardano (ADA) is currently trading near $0.240119 with -3.25% over the last 24 hours.
Where can I buy Cardano (ADA)?
Visible market routes currently include Binance ADA/USDT, Batonex ADA/USDT, and Pionex ADA/USDT.
What contract address is tracked for ADA?
Primary chain references place ADA on the Cardano network. The current live trading route resolves on Solana. The tracked pair address is C3GRjM1i7H8yycDBTp3wDpgdt8kEaJ5Fhn8tWZAj3p6d.
What is ADA's market cap and trading volume?
ADA's current market cap is $8.85B with $568.07M in 24-hour trading volume and a volume-to-market-cap ratio of 6.42%.
Is ADA bullish or bearish right now?
Current signal conditions look bearish for ADA with a 44% bullish versus 56% bearish split at 76% confidence.

How to evaluate Cardano (ADA)

Treat this ADA page as a research starting point. Confirm contracts, liquidity depth, valuation context, official docs, and development signals before treating the asset as investable.

  • Verify contract addresses against the official website or explorer before bridging or trading.
  • Use turnover ratios (6.42%) 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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