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Cardano drops out of crypto Top 10: Should you sell or buy ADA?
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Cardano drops out of crypto Top 10: Should you sell or buy ADA?

Cardano (ADA) falls from the Top 10 & hits 3-year lows. Is it time to buy the dip or sell? Get a complete analysis of ADA's price action.

Written by Simon Dumoulin

Translated on February 9, 2026 at 08:14 by Simon Dumoulin

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ADA in Free Fall: Bearish Structure and Loss of Top 10 Status

The collapse of Cardano (ADA) marks a brutal turning point. Ejected from the Top 10 market capitalizations, overtaken by Bitcoin Cash and new players like Hyperliquid, the token now trades around $0.27. Erasing several months of chart construction and reviving memories of the 2022 crash.

From a technical perspective, the situation is critical. ADA is evolving within a heavy bearish structure, after breaking several major support levels. The return to 2023 lows is accompanied by a spectacular drop in Open Interest (-79%). A clear signal of speculator flight and massive liquidations.

The market sentiment is extremely degraded. Even Charles Hoskinson is cited in discussions, with rumors of significant unrealized losses, fueling a climate of FUD. A break below the psychological threshold of $0.25 would open the door to another leg down toward still unexplored territories.

Cardano (ADA) price chart showing price evolution and loss of top 10 position
Source: CoinMarketCap

Discreet Accumulation and Potential Bottom Scenario

Despite this hemorrhage, on-chain data reveals an opposite reading from smart money. Grayscale has strengthened ADA exposure in its Smart Contract Fund, increasing from 18.50% to 19.55%, suggesting a strategic accumulation zone at current levels.

The whales, particularly those holding between 10 and 100 million ADA, have accumulated nearly $40 million during the drop. This price/accumulation divergence is historically associated with bottom zones, where major players take advantage of retail panic to position themselves long-term.

However, no guarantee of immediate rebound exists. ADA could enter a prolonged consolidation phase, testing the patience of remaining holders. The $0.26 – $0.27 levels will be decisive: either a break toward $0.20, or a technical bounce with volume, the first signal of a possible Cardano resurrection by 2026.

Cardano (ADA/USDT) price chart showing price evolution and key technical levels

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Simon Dumoulin

Simon Dumoulin

Passionate about cryptocurrencies since 2019, I cover the latest news through clear and accessible articles. My goal is to make crypto understandable for everyone, with reliable and well-researched content.

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