Cardano (ADA) Plummets 58% Year-to-Date, Investor Confidence Shaken
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 26 2025- Price Decline: Cardano (ADA) has seen a 58% drop in price year-to-date, with a 15% loss in December alone, indicating severe investor confidence issues that could lead to increased selling pressure.
- Technical Analysis: ADA has failed to reclaim the critical resistance level of $0.36, and a breakdown below the support zone of $0.3380-$0.34 could accelerate declines towards $0.30-$0.32, further undermining market confidence.
- Declining Locked Value: The total value locked across DeFi protocols on Cardano has plummeted from $544 million in August to $215.5 million, suggesting reduced user participation and waning investor confidence in the network's growth potential.
- Futures Interest Decline: Open interest in ADA futures has dropped from $1.72 billion in October to $651 million, reflecting a diminishing interest from leveraged traders in the token, which exacerbates the fragile market sentiment.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
