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$0.196714
$0.196714

Overview

Price performance
Low
$0.18
High
$0.20
Market open. Last updated: Nov 4, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC
$
0.20
0.01 (3.52%)
Open
$0.19
Previous close
$0.19
All-time high
$3.09
Sep 1, 2021 (6 years ago)
All-time low
$0.02
Mar 12, 2020 (7 years ago)
921.74%

Seasonals

Holdings

Technicals

Insights & Activity

Market Cap
7.39B
Volume (24h)
298 539 297
FDV
8.85B
4.04%
Total Supply
45 000 000 000
Community Sentiment
Bullish
Links
Tags
Smart contract platform
Layer 1 (l1)
Cardano ecosystem
Proof of stake (pos)
Gmci layer 1 index
Gmci 30 index
Gmci index
Made in usa
Coinbase 50 index
Website
cardano.org
Socials
About
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. The platform also features a two-layer design that separates basic payment transactions from smart contract operations, allowing each function to be optimized independently for better performance. ADA holders can earn staking rewards by locking up their tokens to help secure the network, vote on proposed changes to the platform, and use ADA for international money transfers with lower fees than traditional services. Cardano was founded in 2017 by Charles Hoskinson, who previously helped create Ethereum. Hoskinson leads Input Output Global (IOG), the technology company that builds and maintains Cardano's core software. The ecosystem operates through three organizations: IOG handles technical development, the Cardano Foundation promotes adoption and standardization, and Emurgo helps businesses integrate blockchain technology into their operations. This structure distributes responsibilities across multiple groups rather than concentrating control in a single entity. In February 2025, major asset manager Grayscale Investments filed to create an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Cardano with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which would allow traditional investors to buy ADA through their regular brokerage accounts without needing to set up cryptocurrency wallets.

Frequently asked questions

ADA · Cardano

01What is the price of Cardano today?

The current price of Cardano (ADA) is $0.1967 — it has increased by 3.52% over the past 24 hours. Data as of Nov 4, 2026.

02What is Cardano market cap?

The market capitalization of Cardano is $7.39B. Its fully diluted valuation is $8.85B. See how it compares with other coins in the crypto screener.

03What are Cardano all-time high and low prices?

Cardano reached its all-time high of $3.09 on Sep 1, 2021 and its all-time low of $0.01925 on Mar 12, 2020. The current price is 93.63% below its all-time high.

04Is Cardano price going up?

Cardano is down 2.46% over the past week, down 26.08% over the past month and down 62.22% over the past year.

05What is Cardano 24-hour trading volume?

Cardano traded $298.54M over the past 24 hours, which equals 4.04% of its market capitalization. Market-wide moves are easiest to spot on the crypto heatmap.

06How many ADA coins are there?

The total supply of Cardano is 45,000,000,000 ADA.

07Is Cardano bullish or bearish?

Market sentiment around Cardano is currently bullish. Sentiment can shift quickly, so weigh it together with price action and technical analysis.

08How volatile is Cardano?

Over the past 24 hours Cardano moved between $0.1825 and $0.2015, a range of 9.65% of its current price.

Figures as of Nov 4, 2026. This information is provided for general purposes only and is not investment advice.