Cardano (ADA) Testing $0.34 Support – On-Chain Data Suggests Price Consolidation

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Cardano (ADA) is now at a crucial price level after weeks of intense volatility and uncertainty. Following a dramatic series of price swings—first a 27% surge, then a 20% retrace, then a 10% rise, and now a 7% dip to $0.34—Cardano finds itself at one of its most critical support levels. Holding this level is essential for bulls to maintain momentum and avoid a deeper decline.


Market data from Coinglass indicates that ADA may be entering a consolidation phase, often preceding a significant price move. Investors and traders closely watch this level, as it could determine whether Cardano is poised for a bullish breakout or a deeper correction. 


With the entire crypto market in a state of anticipation, ADA’s upcoming price action will be key in signaling its next trend. As sentiment remains mixed, this consolidation period will likely set the tone for Cardano’s direction in the coming weeks.


Cardano Funding Rate Suggests Market Consolidation


Cardano (ADA) is showing signs of entering a potential consolidation phase, a crucial moment for investors as they evaluate the next move. Recent on-chain data highlights a surge in large transactions followed by stabilization, suggesting that the market is cooling off after weeks of volatility. This stabilization could pave the way for more balanced price action as ADA hovers around a key support level.


Coinglass data further reinforces the consolidation narrative. The ADA Open Interest (OI)-Weighted Funding Rate has declined yet remains positive. A declining but positive funding rate indicates that demand for ADA is slowing down, but not to a degree where the market expects heavy short-selling.

Cardano OI-wheighted funding rate declining.

In crypto, when funding rates dip but stay in positive territory, the market consolidates rather than preparing for a sharp downward movement. This suggests that while ADA’s upward momentum has slowed, there isn’t yet an overwhelming bearish sentiment.


If ADA manages to hold above current levels during this consolidation phase, it would signal healthy price action. The key is whether bulls can defend these levels, potentially leading to a more sustained rally in the weeks ahead. Investors must monitor these indicators closely as the market tests ADA’s resilience.


ADA Testing Crucial Support


Cardano (ADA) is currently trading at $0.34 after failing to reclaim two critical levels: the 4-hour 200 moving average (MA) at $0.356 and the 200 exponential moving average (EMA) at $0.359. These indicators are crucial for ADA to regain bullish momentum, and their rejection signals potential weakness in the price action.

ADA testing crucial demand after losing both 1D 200 MA & EMA.

Despite this, ADA is still holding above a key support level at $0.34. If this level is lost, the price could face a significant retracement, with lower demand levels around $0.32 and potentially $0.30 being tested. This makes the $0.34 support critical for maintaining current market sentiment.


Conversely, if ADA can reclaim the 4-hour 200 MA and 200 EMA, breaking above $0.36, it could set the stage for a rally toward higher resistance levels. The next significant supply zone to watch would be around $0.41, where further bullish momentum could face its next challenge.

 

The coming days will be pivotal for ADA as it consolidates and prepares for its next move. Investors are closely monitoring these key technical levels to gauge the short-term direction of the price action.


Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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