Cardano (ADA): price, data and where to buy
Cardano (ADA) is a crypto asset in the L1 category. With a market cap of $8.0B it is the #18 coin by size. It trades 93% below its all-time high of $3.09 from 9/2021. About 83% of the maximum supply is in circulation. 24h volume is $309M, price change -6.6%. Descriptive market data, never advice on what to buy.
Sources: syndicate engine + CoinGecko · updated 10/23/26, 1:04 AM
Key data
- Ticker
- ADA
- Name
- Cardano
- Category
- L1
- Tier (liquidity)
- T1
- Market cap rank
- #18
- Price
- $0.212
- Market cap
- $8.0B
- 24h volume (global)
- $309M
- 24h volume (tracked exchanges)
- $3M
- 24h change
- -6.6%
- All-time high (ATH)
- $3.09 · 9/2021
- From ATH
- −93%
- Supply (circulating / max)
- 37.6B / 45.0B
Sources: syndicate engine (price, 24h change, tier, venue volume) + CoinGecko (market cap, global volume, ATH, supply, identity). Live, dated data.
Derivatives and leverage
Descriptive data about what leverage is doing, not a recommendation. Source: syndicate engine (Hyperliquid, Coinglass).
Receipts: our past verdicts on ADA
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What is Cardano?
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.
Source: CoinGecko project description (shortened).
FAQ
What is Cardano?
Cardano (ADA) is a crypto asset we list in the L1 category. We show descriptive market data, not investment advice.
What is Cardano's market cap?
Cardano's market cap is $8.0B (live data).
Is Cardano at its all-time high?
No. Cardano trades about 93% below its all-time high of $3.09 from 9/2021.
How many ADA are in circulation?
About 37.6B ADA are in circulation out of a maximum supply of 45.0B.
Where can I buy ADA in the EU?
See our exchange directory with MiCA status for venues available to EU users.