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Can Cardano hold THIS critical support after 70M whale sell-off?

Whales sold over 70 million ADA, raising uncertainty as key metrics signal bearish momentum.

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  • Whale sell-offs intensified, dropping ADA’s price and key metrics like the Stock-to-Flow ratio.
  • ADA’s recovery depends on holding critical support levels amid bearish market sentiment.

Since AMBCrypto covered this news 24 hours ago, whales have made even more moves, selling over 70 million Cardano [ADA]  in the last 48 hours. This significant sell-off has sent shockwaves through the market, further pressuring ADA’s price and key performance metrics. 

At press time, ADA was trading at $0.9352, marking a 5.79% drop over the past 24 hours. With traders facing increased uncertainty, questions arise about whether Cardano can regain momentum or if further losses are inevitable.

How the sell-off has impacted ADA

The first noticeable effect of the whale activity has been ADA’s sharp price drop, now approaching critical support levels. This intense selling pressure has reduced ADA’s market cap to $32.87 billion, a 6.08% decrease, showing the market’s reaction’s extent.

Moreover, the Stock-to-Flow ratio has fallen from 291.37 to 288.50, highlighting weaker investor confidence as scarcity and demand metrics trend lower.

ADA stock to flow rato
Source: Santiment

In addition to this, the derivatives market has shown significant bearish signals. On Binance, the Funding Rate dropped from 0.01% to 0.0055%, reflecting a reduction in bullish sentiment among leveraged traders. 

ADA Binance funding rates
Source: Santiment

Similarly, DYDX exchange Funding Rates plummeted from 0.000334 to 0.000057, further emphasizing the decline in market optimism. These movements suggest traders are repositioning to account for increased volatility and downside risks.

Source: Santiment

Furthermore, the MVRV Ratio—a metric evaluating profitability among holders—dropped from 0.92 to 0.769. This decline indicates that ADA holders are experiencing heightened losses as the price continues to fall.

Combined, these metrics illustrate the impact of the whale sell-off, which has left traders and investors with limited confidence in ADA’s near-term performance.

Source: Santiment

Can Cardano recover?

Despite the bearish outlook, ADA may find relief near the critical support level of $0.8335, which could trigger a technical bounce. However, for this to happen, buyers must step in to absorb the selling pressure and restore confidence.

If this key level fails, ADA risks further decline, potentially exacerbating losses for investors.

Source: TradingView

Read Cardano (ADA) Price Prediction 2025-26


In conclusion, Cardano’s recovery depends heavily on whether whales stop their selling activity and buyers re-enter the market.

If ADA holds its critical support level, a bounce is possible. However, given the current metrics signaling bearish momentum, a swift recovery appears challenging in the short term.

 

Disclaimer: AMBCrypto's content is meant to be informational in nature and should not be interpreted as investment advice. Trading, buying or selling cryptocurrencies should be considered a high-risk investment and every reader is advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Erastus Chami

Journalist

Erastus Chami is a DeFi analyst and financial journalist at AMBCrypto with over four years of experience in blockchain and fintech. He specializes in evaluating DeFi protocols, digital assets, and on-chain data to assess network health, tokenomics, and long-term viability, delivering clear, data-driven insights for crypto markets.

AMBCrypto was founded in 2018 with a mission to simplify and bring the latest blockchain and cryptocurrency news to our readers. We have quickly grown into the digital news source for an emerging generation of cryptocurrency enthusiasts, reaching more than a million readers on a monthly basis, across the globe.