According to Charles Hoskinson, ADA<\/a><\/strong> is part of the elite 1%<\/strong> of cryptocurrencies capable of surviving market cycles, maintaining a market cap above $10 billion<\/strong>. Yet, despite the post-halving Bitcoin<\/a><\/strong> bounce, ADA remains 85% below its ATH of $3.10<\/strong> reached in 2021<\/strong>, fueling criticism and doubt. Hoskinson downplays this underperformance, attributing it to short-term speculation and the macro environment marked by quantitative tightening<\/strong>, rising interest rates<\/strong>, and risk aversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The situation could change, however. The Federal Reserve is ending QT and injecting $13.5 billion<\/strong> into the banking system, while a rate cut in December is being considered. In this environment, Hoskinson anticipates renewed interest in speculative assets like ADA, with 2026<\/strong> as a pivotal year. This confidence rests on Cardano’s historical resilience, surviving bear markets since 2017<\/strong>, with an active community and continuous development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n