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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…
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Supply and valuation
| Price | $0.2549 |
| Market cap | $9.57B |
| Fully diluted valuation | $11.47B |
| Circulating supply | 37,547,445,640 ADA |
| Total supply | 45,000,000,000 ADA |
| Max supply | 45,000,000,000 ADA |
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What is the price of Cardano (ADA) today?
As of October 7, 2026, one ADA trades at $0.2549. The price is -6.50% over the last 24 hours and +3.61% over the last seven days.
What is Cardano's market cap?
Cardano has a market capitalization of $9.57B, ranking it #15 among all cryptocurrencies by market cap. Its fully diluted valuation, which counts every token that could ever exist, is $11.47B.
How many ADA are in circulation?
37,547,445,640 ADA are in circulation, which is 83.4% of the maximum supply of 45,000,000,000 ADA.
What is Cardano's all-time high?
Cardano's all-time high is $3.09, reached on September 1, 2021. At $0.2549 the current price is 91.7% below that peak.
How much ADA is traded each day?
About $659.26M of ADA changed hands in the last 24 hours, equal to 6.9% of its market cap. That is a healthy level of liquidity for a coin of this size.
How has Cardano performed over the past year?
Since October 7, 2025, ADA has moved -68.93%, from $0.8204 to $0.2549. The period high was $0.8390 on October 9, 2025 and the low was $0.1436 on June 29, 2026.
What are the risks of holding Cardano?
Price risk first: ADA moved +17.75% over the last 30 days and -69.28% over the last year, and it is 92% below its all-time high. Supply is capped, so dilution is limited. Liquidity: $659.26M trades a day, which is adequate for its size. Add custody risk (exchange failure or lost keys) and regulatory risk. Coinucation does not give investment advice.
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